A graveside memorial service for Ralph E. "Buddy" Blanchette, Jr. 75 of Newark will be held Monday October 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Wilson Cemetery with Eric Miller officiating.

Mr. Blanchette died Thursday September 28, 2017 at the Utica Care Center. He was born September 1, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT to Ralph E. And Margaret Mae (Moorehouse) Blanchette, Sr.

Ralph was a 1962 graduate of Newark High School. He had been employed as a waiter for the Granville Inn and also the Holiday Inn. He enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by a sister, Janice Moss of Buckeye Lake; brothers, Charles (Rita) Blanchette, Richard (Diana) Blanchette all of Newark, James (Betty) Blanchette of Maryland; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Cynthia Yost; brother,

The family requests memorial contributions to the Foundation of Central Ohio P.O. Box 430 Newark, Ohio 43058-0430.