BLANCHARD, Gordon - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
Born in McKillop Township on November 10, 1924, Gordon Hugh Blanchard of Seaforth was in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of 66 years to Ada (nee Nichol) Blanchard. Loving father of Julia Stewart of Clinton, Ron Blanchard of Seaforth, John and Susan Blanchard of Seaforth, Debbie and Hank Van Galen of Woodstock and Frances Rowley of London.
Cherished Grandpa of 19, Great-Grandpa of 18 and Great-Great Grandpa of two.
Also survived by his brother-in-law Ben Gibson of Fordwich. Gordon will be missed by his nieces, nephews, friends and numerous foster children he and Ada cared for over 40 years.
Predeceased by his parents Hiram and Gladys (nee Turnbull) Blanchard, infant son Charles Blanchard, son-in-law David Stewart, and siblings Helen Nichol (Mel), Berva Watson (Gerald), Keith Blanchard and Edith Gibson.
Visitation will be held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, on Tuesday, September 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Gordon’s funeral service will be held at Bethel Bible Church, 120 Main St., Seaforth on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Maitlandbank followed by a reception at Bethel Bible Church.
Memorial donations to Bethel Bible Church are appreciated.
