Earle H. Blanchfield, 89
DOVER - Earle H. Blanchfield, of Dover, Del., formerly of Long Point, Earleville, Md. passed away on January 20, 2022.
Earle was born on March 11, 1932, son of the late Samuel and Margaret Green Blanchfield. He served in the Delaware National Guard for 3 years. He began his 25 year career with Pierelli Cable until its closing. He also worked for Carpenter Builders. Earle played baseball, loved fishing, crabbing and hunting. He was a member of the Ruritans for several years and attended St. Paul's Church where he helped with church dinners.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elsie Hevelow Blanchfield; three brothers, Sam, George and Wilson Blanchfield; and two sisters, May Pyle and Barbara Brooks.
Earle is survived by his daughter, Jeanne Santiago (Jose) of Dover; brother, Robert Blanchfield of Warwick, Md.; four grandchildren, Jose Santiago, Jr., Jesse Santiago, Jason Santiago (Rachel) and Diana Norris (Joei Bare); eight great grandchildren, Michael, Jorden, Alexis, Kaisy, Kaiden, Rowin, Allision and Trevin.
A viewing will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St. Galena, Md. where funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery, Cecilton, Md.