Joyce E. Blanchard, 91, of Lowell, VT passed away on Saturday May 24, 2025 in Newport, VT with her family by her side. She was born on July 25, 1933 in Hyde Park, VT to the late Homer and Ila (Hutchinson) Jones. On August 26, 1955 she married Ernest Blanchard Sr. who predeceased her in 1996.

She was a graduate of Lamoille Central Academy, class of 1951. Joyce enjoyed working outside with her flowers and taking care of her home. She also loved canning and weaving, sewing and traveling when possible. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who were the love of her life.

She is survived by her children Laura Bennett and her husband Don of Coventry, VT, Edward Blanchard and his partner Franki Buck of Lowell, VT, Cindy Blanchard of Lyndonville, VT, Joanne Quimby and her fiancé Daryl Olson of Highgate, VT, Ernest Blanchard Jr. and his wife Nancy of Coventry, VT, by 7 cherished grandchildren, Britany Moodie, Jordan Blanchard, Heather Eldred, Samantha Reed, Tyler and Ryan St. Onge and Michaela Fitch, as well as her 8 beloved great grandchildren Avianah, Braylee, Emma, Jackson, Ivy, Teagan, Ryan and Ryder. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her siblings Melvin Peno, Elery and Lee Jones, Arlie Langlois and her husband George, Beatrix Chaffee and her husband Leland, Cora Hayes and her husband Frank, Erdie Boutin and her husband Robert.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. If friends desire memorial contributions in Joyce's name may be made to the Lowell Fire Department, P.O. Box 239, Lowell, VT 05847. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, locally family owned and operated.