Vanda G. Bledsoe, 80, of Springfield entered into enteral rest on Monday at Redstone Nursing Home. She was born in Huntington, England to the late Walter and Ivy (May) Norman. Vanda came to the US in 1956. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Bledsoe Sr.; daughter, Vanda L. Garcia in 2003. Vanda is survived by her three children, Donald L. Bledsoe Jr. and his wife Mary, Karen L. Dearing and her husband Robert both of Springfield, and Jarrell L. Bledsoe and his wife Torrei of Chicopee; Sister, Betty Sudbury and brother David Norman, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. On Sunday December 11 A celebration of Vanda Life will take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 530 St. James Ave Springfield at 12noon.