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.
Funeral services are private. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Mary Beth Sworin
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
Mary Beth Sworin
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.
Susan Thompson
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.
Christi & Dale Hallstrom
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
Ruth Gauthier
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.
Kyle Jones
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!
Gene & Emily Senecal
Jean & Sterling (Skip) — Emily and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thougths and prayers are with you.
Donna Irish
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
Catherine Pomerleau
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
Denise Fournier
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
Robin Salois
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