James L. Blache, 79, of Fuller St. in Lee, died Thursday January 22, 2015 at his home. He was born in Pittsfield on May 26, 1935 the son of Raymond J. and Margaret F. Crerar Blache. He was educated at St. Mary's School and was a 1954 graduate of Lee High School. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on February 6, 1958 and was discharged Oct. 31, 1961 with the rank of Corporal. He worked for Milt North for 33 years as a mechanic in Lee and then for Thomas Durfee as a mechanic at the Lenox Dale Service Station until his retirement. His wife the former Beatrice M. Gray whom he married March 31, 1962 died in 2003. Jim leaves his four children Cindy L. Belair and her partner Keith of Pittsfield, John H. VanZandt and his wife Ann of Lee, Pegi M. Zerbato and her husband David of Otis, Lisa A. Snow of Kingston, NY; eight grandchildren Denielle C, John H. and his fiance Paris Roosa, Jimmy S., Wayne A., Blake L., Logan D., Travis D. and Jeremy S. He leaves one great-grandchild Cameren and a second great grandchild on the way. He also leaves his sister Patricia Forbes of Lee and her four boys. The funeral will be held on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 10am at the Kelly Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Neil, pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visiting hours at the Funeral Home will be Friday from 4-7. Those wishing may make donations to Berkshire Medical Center Oncology Unit or Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of the Kelly Funeral Home at 3 Main St. Lee, Ma 01238

Visitation Details

Friday, January 23rd, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Saturday, January 24th, 2015 10:00am, Kelly Funeral Home

Interment Details

Fairmount Cemetery