Atkinson – Cecelia F. Blanch, 97, passed away Wednesday February 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 27, 1926, in Malden, MA; she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Cecelia (Humphries) Duggan.

She had worked in administration for Town and Country Jewelers for many years as well as Schraff's candies in Charlestown, MA.

Cecelia was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church of Holy Angels Parish in Plaistow. In her spare time, she enjoyed Tai Chi. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, and always enjoyed trips with the Atkinson Community Center.

She was a simple yet strong woman who loved her family which included her children Sheila Medeiros and partner Phil Colls of Atkinson, NH; Daniel Blanch and wife Patricia of Naples, FL; Lawrence Blanch and wife Carol of Tewksbury, MA; and Kevin Blanch and wife Lynn of Wilmington, MA. She also leaves eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, one sister Genevieve Helms of Atkinson, NH; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Henry M. Blanch in 1975.

Her long life on earth will be rewarded with an eternity in heaven.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Atkinson Recreation Senior Program,19 Academy Ave. Atkinson, NH 03811, or the American Kidney Foundation.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Angels Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, located at 8 Atkinson Depot Rd. in Plaistow, NH.

Interment will be private.