East Bridgewater – Robert T. “Bubba” Blanchard passed away Tuesday, January 25 at the age of sixty six. He was the husband of the late Janis (Jenney) Blanchard.
Robert was born in Dorchester, the son of the late Herbert and Mary (Sanford) Blanchard. He was raised in Randolph enlisting in the US Navy shortly after graduating from Randolph High School in 1962. Robert served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he became a P.O.W. He earned various ribbons and medals including a purple heart for his valiant service.
Robert was a faithful and dedicated Randolph Police Officer for 30 years, from December 1976 to May 2006.
He moved to East Bridgewater in 1999, where he was a classic car enthusiast and had a vast model car collection. He also enjoyed golfing and doing the daily crossword puzzle.
He is survived by his loving companion, Judy Ann (Moretti) Kasparian of Whitman. In addition, he is survived by two sisters Bonnie Fallon and Mary Costa both of Georgia.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Saturday February 12 at 11 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court Street Boston, MA 02108 or to the Randolph Police Assoc., 41 South Main Street Randolph, MA 02368.