Dean Herbert Blanchard

Dean Herbert Blanchard, 55, passed away on
August 25, 2025, in Gray, Maine. Born on February
4, 1970, in Portland, Maine, Dean lived a life marked
by quiet dedication, curiosity, and compassion. Dean
attended Yarmouth and Falmouth Schools
graduating from Falmouth High School in 1988.
Dean attended Florida State College in Jacksonville,
Florida for one year and then went on to earn his
Bachelor of Science degree from Westbrook College
(now known as the University of New England) in
1992. Following college, he married his former wife
Teresa Kelly and they were married for 22 years. He
then went on to a career as a Medical Lab
Technologist at several hospitals and laboratories in
the southern Maine area. His work reflected his
meticulous nature and commitment to helping others
through science and care.
Outside of his professional life, Dean found joy in
writing poetry. He also had a passion for
refurbishing old tools – often salvaging rusted items
from the local dump and transforming them into fully
functional pieces. His fascination extended beyond
repair: he would research each tool’s history with

enthusiasm, uncovering stories behind their design
and use. This hobby was not just about
craftsmanship but also about honoring the past.
Dean also had a deep love for animals, especially
cats. He shared his home with feline companions
who brought him comfort and joy. His compassion
extended beyond his own pets – he volunteered his
time at HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team)
offering care and support to cats in need.
He is lovingly remembered by his mother Susan
Herbert Holmes, his stepfather Douglas Holmes of
Falmouth, Maine; his father Jon H. Blanchard, his
stepmother Dorothy Blanchard of Windham, Maine;
his brother Alexander Blanchard and wife Rebecca
of Huntsville, Alabama; his cousin Rebecca Wade
and husband Dan of Naples, Maine; his Aunt Donna
Pesce of Gorham, Maine; his Aunt Joyce Blanchard
of Portland, Maine, also his former stepmother
Karen Vandermast of Portland, Maine and numerous
other relatives.
Dean’s kindness and gentle spirit touched many
lives. May his memory bring comfort to those that
knew him.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on  September 12,
2025, at Blanchard Cemetery, 215 Winn Rd.,
Falmouth, Maine with a reception to follow at West
Cumberland Methodist Church, 5 Upper Methodist
Rd. Cumberland Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in Dean’s name to HART of Maine,
302 Range Rd., Cumberland, ME 04021

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