Jackie Lynn Blanc

Jackie Lynn Blanc, age 74, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 17th 2026 in Ocala. Jackie was born in Kinston, NY to Donald and Pauline Robins on April 14th 1952. Spending more than half her life in Kingston, she graduated from Kingston High School in 1970 and devoted her life from a teenager to taking care of the elderly. She earned her LPN from Ulster BOCES in 1994, though excelled as a home health aide. This excellence in care awarded her the New York State Association of Health Care Providers Aide of the Year Award in 2008. She shifted between aide and LPN work for many years, but it wasn’t until she joined Hudson Valley Hospice in 2004 that she “felt home” in her profession. Jackie took pride and joy not only from her work in service, but from her family, taking on the role as “Ma” to every kid who entered her home. After living nearly 60 years in her hometown, she moved to Ocala, Florida in Spring of 2011 where she extended her love and support to a new village of people and two beloved dogs, Daisy and Marvin. She enjoyed spending time with her family/village hanging by the pool, watching movies, and traveling. She also cultivated a Facebook community of Criminal Case players who became her daily social outlet. Jackie is preceded in death by the love of her life, Jim B. She held her husband’s memory close and had remained devoted to him for the last twenty-two years. She is also preceded by her brothers Don Robins and Pat Robins, and her dog Daisy. Jackie is survived by her daughter Jennifer Wilber-Stafford and son-in-law Andrew Stafford, grandchildren Samantha Wilber, Tripp Stafford, and Alora Stafford, son James (“Jimmy”) Blanc Jr., siblings, Bart Robins and Sue Peoples, and an array of cousins, nieces, nephews, and those she “adopted” who called her “Ma”, “Grandma”, “Aunt Jackie”, and friend. She is also survived by her furry companion Marvin whom she took great comfort in up to her last day. No formal funeral services as she was able to celebrate her life with friends and family in January. Memorial Donations may be made to Empath Health, Hospice of Marion County, 2887 SE 62nd St, Ocala, Fl 34480, for whom the family is eternally grateful.

Jackie Lynn Blanc

April 14, 1952 - April 17, 2026