James H. Blanchard,62,passed away at Elis Hospital,May 2,2010,surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Niskayuna,the only son of the late James,Sr. and Mary Bessley Blanchard.James was a graduate of Linton High School.
At the time of his death,he was employed as a mechanic for New York Bus Sales of Revena,NY
He was a avid collector of vintage toys and loved classic cars.He greatly enjoyed boating and camping.
He is survived by his wife,Linda,and his children, Shannon Blanchard of Rotterdam,Jeff Woodward of Tulsa,OK,and Beth(Jamie)Deluca of Glenville.He also leaves behind one grandson Xavier DeLuca.