Raymond C. Blanchette Sr., 74, of Pembroke died on September 14, 2014, at the Concord Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 20, 1940, in West Hopkinton, Raymond was the son of Phillip and Evelyn (Clark) Blanchette. A resident of Hopkinton for many years, he was employed for 33 years as a machine tender for the West Hopkinton Paper Mill. He also worked maintenance for several years for Machine Craft, Inc.

He was an avid NASCAR fan and cheered on his local favorites, the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox.

Mr. Blanchette was predeceased in 2006 by his wife, Rosemary (Spinner) Blanchette.

He is survived by four children; Scott Ray Blanchette of Pembroke, Raymond Blanchette Jr. of Longwood, Florida, Marie Miller of Altamonte Springs, Florida, and Debra Tottie of Hillsboro; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves his sisters; Pauline Kienia of Webster, Judy Andrus of Contoocook, Beverly Andrus of Andover, Phyllis Bane of Northwood, and Linda Witham of Contoocook; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

His brothers, Philip and Freddie, predeceased him.

Graveside services were held on September 19 at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord. To sign an online guestbook, please visit PetitFuneralHome.com.