Mrs. Laura J. Blais

October 23, 1946 - June 4, 2018

SOUTH ATTLEBORO- Laura J. “Jeannie” Blais, 71, of South Attleboro, passed away peacefully at Sturdy Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2018. She was the devoted wife to Raymond W. Blais of South Attleboro, whom she married in 1984. Born on October 23, 1946 in Attleboro, Laura was the caring daughter to the late Walter F. Delude Sr. and Laura E. (Whalen) Delude. A lifelong resident of Attleboro, Laura worked as a bookkeeper in the treasurer’s office at Attleboro City Hall. She celebrated her well-deserved retirement in 2010, after 33 years working for the city. Laura was a lifetime member of American Legion Post #312 Ladies Auxiliary and she also was a parishioner at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in South Attleboro. In her spare time, Laura had a love for travelling, which saw her visiting many cities and over 40 states across the country; her favorite place being Las Vegas. She also enjoyed her trips to Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, where she liked trying her luck at the slot machines. Laura also looked forward to watching NASCAR races and rooting on her favorite driver, Tony Stewart. In addition to her husband, Laura is survived by her cherished son, Wayne F. Pendleton Jr. of South Attleboro; her brothers, Walter F. Delude Jr. of Attleboro, Joseph “Joe” Delude and his wife Nancy of Port Charlotte, FL and Plymouth, John Delude and his wife Kendra of Pawtucket, RI, and also David Delude Sr. and his wife Brenda of Pawtucket, RI; and also many nieces, nephews, friends, and former co-workers. In addition to her parents, Laura is predeceased by her dear son, Keith J. Pendleton, whom passed away in 1988. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street Attleboro. Burial will follow in Newell Burial Ground, South Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in Laura’s name may be made to the American Heart Association: American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or to the American Lung Association: American Lung Association National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016.