WEST ENFIELD – To the shock of her family, God, in his infinite wisdom decided to take Phyllis home, March 6, 2005, at a Lincoln hospital. She was born Aug. 29, 1927, in West Enfield, the daughter of Tobin S. and Emily (Stratton) Lancaster. Mrs. Blanch was a past president of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary of West Enfield, and enjoyed reading. She was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor, and was a good mother to her children. She is survived by her husband, James Blanch; three children, Laura and David Cook of Enfield, Kenneth Blanch of West Enfield, and Judy and Bill Murphy of Enfield; three grandchildren, Brian and Matthew Murphy, and Angela Cook; a brother, Durwood Lancaster of Toledo, Ohio; two nephews, Dan and David Lancaster; two nieces, Kristine Lancaster and Rebecca Holden. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home, with the Rev Jack Hyland officiating. Spring interment will be in the West Enfield cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Enfield Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 122, West Enfield, ME 04493. Donations may be left at the funeral home. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
PHYLLIS E. BLANCH
