Eleanor Dorothy Blanchett, 80, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 19, 2009 in Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Born May 30, 1928 in Queens, New York to the late Eric and Emma Mayer Rydberg.

Mrs. Blanchett is survived by her daughters, Sheryl Lee Miller of Port Republic and Lorelle Duelley of Port Republic, MD. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Kristin Miller and Ricky Duelley.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 23, 2009, 11 AM at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to either the SPCA or the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.