In Memoriam: Aimee “Madame” Blanchard

Aimee (Madame) Blanchard, Mapes, Roubique 

''I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

    Wife, mother, sister, friend and teacher, she was born on August 22, 1961 and passed from this life into the arms of her parents and her Lord Jesus Christ on February 18.

  She is survived by her husband and dear friend, Randy Blanchard, two beloved sons Jeremy and Zachary Mapes, one stepson Randy Blanchard II, and two daughters-in-law who brought her much joy, Jesse Mapes and Jessica Blanchard, and one grandson Randy Blanchard III "BB", who enjoyed watching River Monsters with her. Aimee is also survived by five loving sisters, Rachel Roubique, Jehane Oneal, Celeste Gray, Emily Coco, and Camille Stockdale and five brothers-in-law: Patrick Oneal, Mel Gray, Robert Coco and Phillip Stockdale. She is survived by a sister-by-choice from the 4th grade Mary Ann Velasquez Reech and her husband Joel.   Aimee is also survived by 7 nieces who she loved giving romance advice to, wanted or not. Six nephews who were much loved and enjoyed. She is also survived by 3 great-nieces and 2 great-nephews who are pure joy to the whole family.

    Aimee was a French teacher most recently at Central High School She loved her students and enjoyed taking them on trips to France and Canada. She hosted several groups of French exchange students.  She most enjoyed showing her sisters videos that her students had made. Her last movie with some of her sisters was her beloved Les Miserables. On one of her trips to France, after wearing her husband out sightseeing, she continued her whirlwind tour of Paris.

        During her sickness she gave much inspiration to all who loved her as she faced cancer with bravery and resistance.

    She will be dearly missed by her family. But we all have hope that we will see her again as we one by one make our way to our heavenly reward.

    Arrangements will be handled by Green Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery.

    In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions be made to The Carpenter House and St, Joseph's Hospice,

"So when the corruptible shall put on incorruption, and the mortal shall have put on immorality then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory" I Corinthians 15;54-55.