Bathurst – Lionel Blanchard, 91,
formerly of Poirier Lane, Bathurst, passed away on Saturday April 22,
2017 at the Robert L. Knowles Veteran Unit in
Bathurst.
Born in Burnsville, he was the son of
the late Henri and Marie-Claire (Légère)
Blanchard.
He served in World War II with the Royal
Canadian Army in Canada and overseas. He worked in carpentry
and construction for most of his
life.
He was pre-deceased by his wife,
Adrienne (Godin) Blanchard in 2003 and is survived by a son,
André Blanchard (Marc Parisien) of Ottawa, ON.
Two grandsons, Eric (Lisa Haines) and
Paul.
Three brothers: Wilfred Blanchard
(Thérèse) of Caraquet, Sylvio Blanchard
(Réna) and Adrien Blanchard (Anita) both of
Notre-Dame-des-Erables. Two sisters: Rita St-Jacques (late
Georges) of Saint-Eustache, QC and Germaine Robichaud (late Alphonse)
of Paquetville. Brother-in-law, Jean-Eudes Vienneau of
Caraquet. Several nieces and
nephews.
He was pre-deceased by two sisters,
Christina, Gilberte (late Elie Cormier), brothers, Albini (late
Stella) and Joseph (late
Exilda).
The family will receive relatives and
friends after 1 p.m. Tuesday April 25, 2017at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1960 Palmer Dr.,
Bathurst, from where the Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m.
Donations in memory of Lionel can be made to a charity of
the donors choice. Arrangements are in the care Elhatton’s
Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com),
Bathurst.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lionel Blanchard.source
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