Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Claire (Delisle) Blanchette and the late Robert Blanchette.
Mark was employed by Sysco, Inc. for 15 years before retiring.
He was the brother of Michael, Kevin and Keith Blanchette and Denise Casalino; uncle to 4 nieces and 5 nephews and great uncle to 2 nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Grace Church, 15 George Waterman Road, Johnston. Burial will be private.