BIDDEFORD — Laura Blanchette, 93, formerly of Biddeford Estates, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at St. Andre’s Health Care Facility in Biddeford.

She was born in Biddeford on April 29, 1920, the daughter of Omer and Merilda Dallaire Nolette, and was educated in Riley schools.

Laura’s first husband, Arthur T. Letendre, died on April 4, 1964. Her second husband, Paul Blanchette, died on March 12, 1983.

Mrs. Blanchette was a homemaker. She worked several years for Morningstar Corp. in Kennebunk.

She was a former member of St. Andre’s Church. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, taking walks and listening to music. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: a daughter, Aline Soucy; and two sisters, Anita Lantagne and Jeannette Brochu.

Surviving are: one son, J.A. Leo Letendre and his wife Louise of Biddeford; one daughter, Doris Tellier of Dayton; two brothers, Robert Nolette of Biddeford and Holliston, Mass. and Roland Nolette of Biddeford; four grandchildren, Michael Soucy, Debra Kimball, Michelle Nadeau and David Letendre; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Laura’s memory may be made to the Biddeford Estate Resident Activity Fund, 2 Dartmouth St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.