Blanche Baird Colby passed away peacefully on August 13th in Longmeadow, MA. She joins Harold her beloved husband of 67 years who recently passed in July. Blanche leaves behind her sons, Jeffrey and Richard, her daughter in law Susan, four grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She had a long and successful career at Mass Mutual and enjoyed staying.in touch with some very special co-worker friends long after retirement. Blanche enjoyed the beach and raising her family. She was a loving and caring person, and we will all miss her. A private ceremony is planned to celebrate the lives of both Blanche and Harold.