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DORIAN BLANCHARD

Published on 17/09/2020

BLANCHARD Dorian Ruth On Monday September 7th, 2020, Dorian Blanchard loving wife of Paul Blanchard, passed away at Llandough Hospital at the age of 68. Dorian was born on October 19th ,1951 in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan to Alfred Lawrence (Lawrie) and Mary Golding, and she was a teacher at Coed Glas Primary School Cardiff. On 20th December 1980 she was married to Paul Blanchard. Dorian loved teaching, International Travel, puzzle books, puzzling on line and her TV programmes. Dorian was at Coed Glas for 28 years as a full time teacher and then as a supply teacher at the same school. She had a lovely smile and could quickly win over her pupils. Dorian has travelled with her husband all over the world. Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Bangkok, California, Hawaii, East Coast USA and Canada. She finally settled to going to Florida every year and one year spending Christmas there. Her mother gave her the passion of all things puzzling. Dorian lived in the Cwm Talwg area of Barry for the past 35 years making good friends of the neighbours. Her cousin Pip lived just up the road and often popped in for a chat. The funeral service will be held at the Vale of Glamorgan Crematorium on Monday 22nd September at 11am. Family flowers only.


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