The death occurred suddenly at his late residence on Sunday, November 28, 2021, of John Joseph (Johnny) Blanchard beloved husband of Rose Ann (nee Doucette) Blanchard of Philip Street, Tignish, age 81 years. Born at St. Roch on August 20, 1940, he was the son of Peter Maxime and Edna Mary (nee Arsenault) Blanchard.

Loving father to Maxime of Toronto, Irene (Leo) of Wellington, Geraldine (deceased 2012), Thelma of Toronto, Anita of Summerside, Catherine of Alberton, Darlene (Troy) of Charlottetown, and Christine of Summerside. He will be sadly missed by his 18 grandchildren and by his 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to Raymond of Alma, Gerard (Brenda) of Alberton, Frederick (June) of St. Roch, Joseph (Rose) of Cascumpec, Ida of Toronto, Anne Marie of Toronto, Noreen (David) of Toronto and Anita (deceased).

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton, for a public visitation on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass on Thursday morning (for invited guests only) from St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Tignish, for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., Rev. John Molina, celebrant. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Funeral expense fund would be gratefully appreciated by the family.