BALLSTON SPA – Donald L. Blanchard quietly passed away on Sunday, August 30 at the age of 89 years. The Yankees lost a huge fan.
Donald was born on February 14, 1926 in Cambridge. He joined the Navy at a very early age and sailed around the world while proudly serving in World War II on his beloved USS IOWA. He later found his career as a Federal Protection Officer. He had been retired for many years.
Donald was the husband of the late Kathleen Blanchard. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Hall and Donna Cruger, their spouses and families.
As were his wishes, there were no calling hours. Burial with military honors took place on Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, in Schuylerville.
Members of the family would like to give personal thanks to the staff at Saratoga Hospital, Albany Medical Center Stroke Unit and Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care, “…for caring for Dad (and us) with such care and compassion. We love you all.”
