Paul David Blanquart Sr, 82

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Paul David Blanquart Sr, 82, of North Adams died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams, MA on March 21, 1942 a son of the late Henry C. Blanquart & Irene A. (Beaudin) Blanquart.

Paul attended Drury High School. He then joined the National Guard and later became a Master Electrician. He was a volunteer fireman for Clarksburg, a black belt in karate and Paul enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing and was a member of the Eastern Mountain Sportsman Club. Paul will always be remembered for his love and commitment to his family. He was the best father and grandfather and was always there for everyone in their time of need. He also enjoyed skiing, riding dirt bikes, line dancing, and traveling especially to Las Vegas with Family and Friends. Paul’s greatest love was spending time with his family and his significant other of 27 years, Mary Ellen Eliasen and his cat Cali.

Paul leaves his children, Paul Blanquart Jr (Jennifer) of Belchertown, MA, April Gilvey of North Adams and Kim Dufur (Dan) of Adams, MA. He also leaves his grandchildren, Joshua Blanquart (Dominique) of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Hannah Blanquart of Belchertown, MA, Brandon Gilvey (Ashley) of Clarksburg, MA, Andrew Gilvey (Giza) of North Carolina, Timothy Gilvey of Las Vegas, NV, Austin Dufur of Adams, MA, and Paige Dufur of Adams, MA. He also leaves his great grandchildren, Hadleigh and Delaney Gilvey, Calista and Zanaiya Gilvey and many nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by a sister Marguerite (Blanquart) St. Cyr in 2016 and a granddaughter, Hope Dufur in 2004.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, Sugar Hill Assisted Living in Dalton or Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Dept. in Paul’s memory.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Paul Blanquart will be on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes – CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247 is entrusted with arrangements. To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.