George H. Blanchard, age 83 of Stratford, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. George was born in Bridgeport to the late Emily Kurowski Blanchard and had been a life long area resident. He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, honorably discharged as a Corporal and received the National Defense Service Medal. George was a proud man who loved nature, salt water fishing, gardening, traveling to the Caribbean Islands, and was always known for a good joke. Above all else, he will be remembered as a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. The Blanchard family would like to thank the staff of Bridgeport Hospital's 9th floor especially Ruth from Richardson 9 and Sandra and Christin from ICU for their kind and compassionate care. Survivors include his dedicated wife of fifty-five years, Carol Robertson Blanchard, his daughters, Sheri Aquilino and Lisa Blanchard of Stratford, and his grandchildren AJ and Emily Aquilino. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his brother Robert Blanchard. Funeral services and interment are private, and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford. Those desiring may make donations in George's memory to the woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.