Theodore
Theodore D. "Ted" Blanks
d. August 4, 2012
Hudson, MA
Theodore D. (Ted) Blanks, 89, of Hudson, died peacefully in his home Aug.4 , 2012. He was born on June 6, 1923, in Columbia, SC, son of the late Walter N., Blanks, Sr. and Claudia (Harper) Blanks of Columbia, SC., Ted graduated from Columbia High School, Columbia, SC in June of 1940. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 and retired from US Navy in 1970 as a Master Chief Storekeeper. He was a veteran of and served during World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars.
After his military service he settled in Hudson,MA with his late wife Eve 'Sis' (Goldman) and was employed by the Polaroid Co. of Waltham, MA for many years until his retirement. Ted spent 62 years in Hudson with his wife Eve and became a fond member of her family and close friends in the area.
He is predeceased by his brothers, W.P. "Bill" and Walter N." Bo"Blanks, Jr. and infant sister, Marjorie Ann Blanks, all of Columbia, SC; brother-in-laws Samuel, Nester and 'Henry' Goldman all formerly of Hudson, MA.
Ted is survived by his sister, Mary Louise Blanks Lucas of West Columbia, SC and brothers, Alton Blanks of Columbia, SC and Heyward Blanks and his wife Betty of Chapin, SC; his son Charles from Florida and brother-in-law Robert 'Bob' Goldman of Hudson, MA. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may attend a graveside service with Military Honors on Tuesday, Aug. 7th at 11:00 a.m. in Forestvale Cemetery, Broad Street, Hudson, MA. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ted may be made to: UMASS Memorial Healthcare, C/O Development Office, Oncology Dept., 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655.
Theodore D. (Ted) Blanks, 89, of Hudson, died peacefully in his home Aug.4 , 2012. He was born on June 6, 1923, in Columbia, SC, son of the late Walter N., Blanks, Sr. and Claudia (Harper) Blanks of Columbia, SC., Ted graduated from Columbia High School, Columbia, SC in June of 1940. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 and retired from US Navy in 1970 as a Master Chief Storekeeper. He was a veteran of and served during World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars.
After his military service he settled in Hudson,MA with his late wife Eve 'Sis' (Goldman) and was employed by the Polaroid Co. of Waltham, MA for many years until his retirement. Ted spent 62 years in Hudson with his wife Eve and became a fond member of her family and close friends in the area.
He is predeceased by his brothers, W.P. "Bill" and Walter N." Bo"Blanks, Jr. and infant sister, Marjorie Ann Blanks, all of Columbia, SC; brother-in-laws Samuel, Nester and 'Henry' Goldman all formerly of Hudson, MA.
Ted is survived by his sister, Mary Louise Blanks Lucas of West Columbia, SC and brothers, Alton Blanks of Columbia, SC and Heyward Blanks and his wife Betty of Chapin, SC; his son Charles from Florida and brother-in-law Robert 'Bob' Goldman of Hudson, MA. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may attend a graveside service with Military Honors on Tuesday, Aug. 7th at 11:00 a.m. in Forestvale Cemetery, Broad Street, Hudson, MA. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ted may be made to: UMASS Memorial Healthcare, C/O Development Office, Oncology Dept., 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655.
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