October 1, 2026
Amy Tyler (Morrell) Blanchette, 53, of Riverside, died October 16, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford. She was the longtime partner of Leo Robinson of Riverside. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Ernest "Bill" and Diana (Tyler) Blanchette of North Smithfield.
Amy graduated from the University of Maine in Orono. She worked as a direct staff member at Meadowridge Academy, Swansea. Amy was an animal lover who fostered, rescued and adopted dogs, cats, and bunnies. She was a member of an on-line plant club with expert knowledge of plants.
Amy was always willing to help others. The calls and messages received by the family from the recipients of her assistance are greatly appreciated.
Along with her parents, Bill and Dyana, she is survived by her uncle, Wayne Tyler of Marshfield, MA and her aunt, Deborah Wojciechowski of North Kingstown; and many friends.
Her funeral will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 starting with a visitation at 1PM followed by a service at 3:30PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the North Smithfield Animal Shelter, PO Box 653, Slatersville, RI 02876
www.holtfuneralhome.com
