Ronald Lionel Blais

Born January 25, 1934, in Laconia, NH, he was the eldest son of Joseph Lionel and Irene Lillian Blais. In 1956, Ron graduated from Norwich University, in Northfield, Vermont, with a BS in Electrical Engineering, and commissioned as a USAR 2nd Lieutenant. That same year he married his love and best friend, Eva Chouinard, and dedicated his life to her for the next 68 years. After the completion of his military commission, he spent most of his working career in the employ of General Electric gas turbine and aerospace divisions, and eventually retired from Honeywell Aerospace in Greer, SC.

Ron was an avid sailor throughout his life, and later, an accomplished enduro motorcycle competitor, which was something he enthusiastically spent time doing with his grandchildren.

Ronald is predeceased by his wife Eva (Chouinard) Blais, his brother Jason R Blais, sons Francis L, Stephen G, Timothy J Blais and daughter Anne C Blais. He is survived by his son Allen H Blais of Raleigh, NC, daughter Julie A Roberts of Beaufort, SC, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation and a rosary service at 10:00 am followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 901 River Rd, Greer, SC 29651.

Ron will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his wife, Eva, and three of his four deceased children.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a tribute donation in Ron's name to any of the following organizations: Alzheimer's Association, Greenville Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity.