George Blanchard ’64

George passed away peacefully July 9, 2020, at his home in Santa Fe, N.M., after gracefully navigating his dementia. 

George came to Princeton from the Noble and Greenough School in Dedham, Mass., where he was involved in theater, tennis, and Glee Club. At Princeton he majored in philosophy, but his main interest became Theatre Intime, where he served in roles from craftsman to director and eventually as a patient and encouraging president and mentor for participants from town and gown. 

George left Princeton senior year for Broadway, working on lighting and staging. His one communication to the class came soon after, describing his pleasure touring nationally as assistant stage manager and musician in the spring tour of in white america, a documentary play by illustrious Princeton history professor Martin Duberman about living as a Black person in white society. George reported that, although controversial, the play was receiving many standing ovations. 

George then moved to the Pacific Northwest and on to the Southwest, where he met Ann Trott, his wife and partner for 44 years. For many years he ran an electrical contracting service while also enjoying the outdoors and interacting with friends with his kind and gentle spirit, humor, and wit. 

To Ann and George’s brothers and their families, the class offers its condolences.