Montverde, Florida - Blanche Rose Tardif Levesque, passed away peacefully at home in Montverde, Florida, on October 29, 2025, at the remarkable age of 89. Born on March 20, 1936, in Canada, Blanche spent her married life in both Maine and Florida.

Blanche was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Lucienne Tardif; four siblings; her grandson, Adam Michalka; and her husband of 54 years, J. Paul Levesque, who passed away in 2013. During their 54-year marriage, they blessed the world with four children, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Blanche was a patient and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She found joy in various activities, including playing golf, skiing, bingo, Skip-Bo, traveling, and occasionally indulging in slot machines.

Blanche is lovingly remembered by her children, Dan Levesque and his wife, Kathy McDonald Levesque, Michael Levesque and his wife, Asnath Macharia, Alan Levesque, and Sandra Levesque and her husband, Eric Bernard. She is also survived by eight siblings, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Among them are Jennifer Levesque and her daughter Faith; Jason Levesque and his wife, Courtney Skidgell Levesque, and their two daughters, Averie and Cayleigh Smith; Cody Levesque; Tyler Levesque and his children, Elliott and Milo; Alyssa Roderick Chamberlain and her husband, Grant Chamberlain, and their new baby, Claire; and Blake Roderick and his fiancée, Grace Carpenter.

Blanche will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, J. Paul, at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery next summer in a private committal ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson's research or Multiple Myeloma would be greatly appreciated. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on July 3, 2026, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 13 Allen Farm Rd., Ashland, Maine.