Mary Kesselring Blanchard, better known as “Kessie”, was a longtime resident of Durham, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021, she was 88 years old.
Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of Henry and Anna Kesselring. She graduated from Assumption High School in 1950, and she was employed by Bristol-Myers for over 26 years.
Kessie was an avid bowler, loved traveling, going on walks, and spending time at the family summer home on Sandy Pond, NY.
She is survived by her husband George Blanchard, her daughters, Ann Mahalik and Karen Wetherell, and her son, Kirt Blanchard as well as her grandchildren: Alex Wetherell, Aaron Mahalik, and Taylor Wetherell. She was predeceased by her grandson Paul Mahalik.