William Arthur Blanchard

William was born on May 9, 1936 in Emo, Ontario to William and Adeline Blanchard; he spent most of his life in Atikokan. He worked for both local mines, finishing his career at ProBoard. He was a quiet man who enjoyed reading and was a long time member of the First Fellowship Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Esther Roen on June 16, 1966. She was his life, Esther and their family meant everything to him.

He leaves behind his children JoAnne (Mike), Judy (Keith), Mary Anne, Morris, Allen (Sandy) and Jeanne; grandchildren Mark, Dylan, Chynna, Micheal, Bryan, Roxanne, Keith Jr., Don Jr., Brooke, William, Steven, Alana and Joseph; numerous great grandchildren; sister Darleen (Gerry) Woolsey; sister-in-law Susan Blanchard and many nieces and nephews.

William was predeceased by his parents William and Adeline; wife Esther; sister Illo MacIntyre and brother Gerald Blanchard.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the First Fellowship Baptist Church in Atikokan, Ontario with Reverend Duncan

Adams officiating.

Cremation has taken place and a private family interment in Little Falls Cemetery at a later date.

The pallbearers will be his grandchildren Mark, Dylan, Chynna, Micheal, Bryan, Roxanne, Keith Jr., Don Jr., Brooke, William, Steven, Alana and Joseph.

The honourary pallbearer will be George Gurnett.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the First Fellowship Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.