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Robert A. Blankenship

Published: March 24, 2011 11 Condolences

In Memorial

1947 – 2011 

Brooklyn – Robert A. Blankenship, 63, of Wauregan Rd., died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Jean (Leroux) Blankenship for 30 years.  Born in Norwich, he was the son of the late Sterling and Amelia (Tetreault) Blankenship. 

Robert began his banking career with the former Norwich Savings Society where he worked for 18 years, serving most of that time as Auditor.  He joined the Savings Institute in Willimantic in 1988 as Operations Manager and retired in 2006 as Facilities/Security Manager.  He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #49.  He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. 

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his brother, Sterling Blankenship, Jr. of South Killingly; and his beloved dogs Grace and Dustin. 

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Brooklyn, CT, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Knights of Columbus Council #49, Norwich, Norwich Savings Society, Putnam, Rhode Island Hospital, Robert A. Blankenship, Savings Institute in Willimantic, Sterling

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  1. Mary Beth Sworin

    March 24, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    Jean, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss of your husband. Sterling, I also offer to you my condolences for your loss of your brother. I worked with Bob at the Savings Institute for many years, and I fondly remember many enjoyable conversations with him about his family and his life.

    Respectfully,
    Mary Beth

  2. Mary Beth Sworin

    March 24, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Jean, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss of your husband. Sterling, I also offer to you my condolences for your loss of your brother. I worked with Bob at the Savings Institute for many years, and I fondly remember many enjoyable conversations with him about his family and his life.

  3. Susan Thompson

    March 25, 2011 at 8:56 am

    I am so very sorry that Bob died so young. We grew up together, and attended the same schools. We have lost touched since then, but I have never forgotten him. The world was a better place with him in it. He will be missed.

  4. Christi & Dale Hallstrom

    March 25, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Dear Jean – Dale and I are soo very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful man and you both were so good to us when we first moved to Moosup. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love

    Christi & Dale

  5. Ruth Gauthier

    March 25, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Jean, I was saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We worked together at Saving Institute for ten years. I have some good memories of Bob. I want to send my condolences to you and his brother, Sterling.

  6. Kyle Jones

    March 25, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Jean, I am truly sadden to hear of Bob’s passing. I worked at the Norwich Savings Society with Bob in the 1980’s and remember many enjoyable card games during our lunch break and occassionally on a Friday night at some co-worker’s home. His laugh was infectious and although I have not communicated with Bob since he left NSS, the news of his passing brought back many good memories!

  7. Gene & Emily Senecal

    March 26, 2011 at 10:11 am

    Jean & Sterling (Skip) — Emily and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thougths and prayers are with you.

  8. Donna Irish

    March 28, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Jean, We were so sorry to hear about Bob. We both enjoyed working for Bob thoughout the years. He was such a kind person and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Donna & Kip Irish

  9. Catherine Pomerleau

    March 28, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Dear Jean,

    I want to send my condolences to you & Bob’s brother Sterling. I enjoyed working with Bob for many years at the Savings Institute.

    Cathy Pomerleau

  10. Denise Fournier

    April 2, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Jean,
    Bob was the best! He was both a friend and mentor to me – and the reason I became an auditor. We worked together back in 1971 – I was a teller and he was the auditor. We also worked together at the Savings Institute! Someone special was taken for us all. Now I am the Director and Audit and Risk for Chelsea Groton Bank – and I have Bob to thank! Please accept my deepest sympathy. Denise

  11. Robin Salois

    April 6, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Jean, I want to send my deepest condolences to you and Bob’s brother. I really enjoyed working with Bob he was a very special person to me and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Robin

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