Blanche L. Sheffield

Blanche L. Sheffield, born on October 20, 1934, in Athol, Massachusetts, and graduated Athol High School in 1953. She was a beacon of warmth and love, infusing every room with her infectious joy and hearty laughter. We sadly bid her farewell on April 21, 2025. She was the heart and soul of our family, a gentle presence whose love wrapped around us like a warm embrace. Blanche spent 47 years with her loving husband William H. Sheffield Jr.

Blanche’s kindness knew no bounds, always putting others before herself with strength and endless patience. Blanche never forgot birthdays and always provided a home for her family to gather for holiday meals. The family cottage on Lake Pearl in Wrentham, MA, was a haven of serenity, a place where she loved to spend time with her family and many dear friends for many years.

Blanche spent many years raising her children before holding various jobs in Athol. She loved her role as a Den Mother to her sons and local scouts. She loved her hobbies in ceramics and refinishing old furniture. She was an avid reader of many books. Blanche and Bill loved to travel to various places in the country. She lived a brief time in Alameda, CA, while Bill was in the Navy and returned to spend their life in Athol, MA.

Blanche is lovingly remembered by her sons, Todd Sheffield (Lynn, her son Paul Brandt Jr.) of North Charleston, SC and Steve Sheffield (Lisa, her sons Branden and Jared Harvey) of Athol, MA; her siblings Evelyn (Rex) Kimbro of Springfield, VA, Yvonne (Paul) Bassett of Ashburnham, MA, Robert (Marylin) Euvrard of Athol, MA, PeggyLee (Gary) Mullen of Wheelwright, MA, and Peter (Deanna) Euvrard of Athol, MA; sisters-in-law Marion Euvrard of Athol, MA, Claudia Euvrard of Savannah, GA, and Gloria Euvrard of Athol, MA; her grandchildren Anthony Sheffield (Nia) of Chelmsford, MA, Ashley Sheffield (Jansyn) of Haydenville, MA, Jenna Skutnik-Sheffield (Heather) of Bernardston, MA, Amanda Sheffield, and Kendra Dean; and her great-grandchildren Wilder Sheffield-Thaw, Emilia and Kyan Skutnik-Sheffield. She was blessed to have 32 nieces and nephews and many great and great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William H. Sheffield Jr. in 2001, her son, Robert Sheffield; her parents, Albert and Lena Euvrard; her brothers Emile, Frank, Richard, Leon, Albert (Elizabeth, Dolly); sister-in-law Francis (Walter) Simpson.

Blanche made everyone feel loved, cherished, and valued. Her legacy of love and warmth will continue to live on, in the hearts of all those who knew her. She always displayed the pride and strength of being a member of the Euvrard family.

There will be a Graveside service on Thursday, May 8th at 1pm at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon, MA 01405 followed immediately by a funeral reception at Williams Restaurant 184 Pearson Blvd. Gardner, MA 01440. 

Flowers can be delivered to Williams Restaurant between 11am-2pm on May 8th. Donations can be made to: Care Central VNA & Hospice C/O Marketing and Business Development 34 Pearly Ln., Gardner, MA 01440.

Mack Family Funeral Home, Athol-Orange Chapel, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange, MA is assisting with Blanche's arrangements.