Obituary of Edward-Anthony Blanchard

Edward Anthony Blanchard Born February 28 1923, in Addis, Louisiana, he passed away at his Marrero home on Thurs, Sept. 8, 2005. Eddie will be remembered as a loving husband an uncle and for his commitment to living with honesty and fairness with everything. A gifted leader and innovator, he dedicated his life totally to building ships and developing Avondale Shipyards, Inc. He served in the United States Navy. After 46 years of service at Avondale Shipyards, he retired from his position as Vice-president of Production-Operations. He then devoted all his time to caring for his extensive family of siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws and countless close friends. He was extremely passionate about every aspect of his life. Throughout his total life experiences, the memories that held the most meaning to him were his family, his faith, and the numerous employees of Avondale Shipyards, Inc. He graduated from Brusly High School and also attended LSU. He is survived by his sister, Edith Blanchard Owens, Brusly; three sister-in-laws and four brother-in-laws, Mary Ann Hebert LeBlanc, Fairhope, Al; James M. Kinberger, Jr., Metairie; Julius J. and Gloria Hebert; Andrew and Carmella Hebert, and Carroll Hebert, all of Marrero; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura Lee Hebert; parents, Joseph Harvey Sr. and Beatrice Mary Levert Blanchard; sister, Beatrice Mary Blanchard Kinberger; three brothers, Joseph Harvey, Jr., Sidney Albert, and David Louis Blanchard. Eddie was a participant in the Tulane and LSU Schools of Medicine Willed Body Program. Msgr. Luminais will conduct a memorial service on Sat., Nov. 5th, 2005 at 4:00pm at Holy Guardian Angels Church in Bridge City. The deceased wished that all donations be made in his name to The Immaculate Conception Church, 4401 Seventh St., Marrero, LA 70072 or Holy Guardian Angels Church 1701 Bridge City Ave, Bridge City LA 70094 Published in The Times-Picayune from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005.