GERALD BLANCHARD

Gerald Joseph Blanchard of Moose Jaw, passed away in the Regina General Hospital, Thursday, March 28, 2002 at the age of 76 years. Born in Moose Jaw in 1925, he received part of his education in Quebec. Jerry has resided in this area most of  his life. Jerry joined the Royal 22nd Regiment in 1941 and served in North Africa. He was discharged in 1943 after completing one tour of duty. Jerry will be remembered for 34 years in farm machinery and direct sales. He served as councillor for 3 years with the R.M. of Terrell (Spring Valley).  Jerry also served as President of the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association and was an original member of the Lindale School Board representing Capital School. He was also a long time member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Moose Jaw, Sask. Predeceased by his parents, two brothers: Jim and Frank, Grand-daughter: Leanne.  He  is survived by his wife Terry, three sons: Garry (Veronica), Russell (Myrna), David (Dianna) all of Moose Jaw. Four daughters: Darlene Blanchard-Moose Jaw, Pauline (Raymond) Lavallee, Childs Lake, Manitoba, Barb (Allen) Pilsner-Moose Jaw, and Eunice (Don) Purington-Moose Jaw, 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister: Edna (Earl) Boan-Moose Jaw, a brother: George (Nan)- Beaver Falls, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St.Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064-3rd Ave.N.W., Moose Jaw, Sask., Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Father David Cottingham  will preside. Interment will follow at the Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will take place Monday evening, April 1, 2002 , 7-8p.m.at the W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Memorials to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279 Third Avenue N., Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 9Z9 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104- 2301 Avenue C. North, Saskatoon , Sask. S7L 5Z5 would be appreciated.   In living memory of Jerry, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.  

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Lloyd and Sandi Luhning - Moose Jaw, Sask.:  Our sincere condolences to the Blanchard family.  To ,David, Dianna, Barb and Al.- my meetings with Jerry were always discussions about the agricultural economy and the family. I will miss your Father. Our prayers are with you.

Yves Menard and Family - Laval, QC,:  Nos condoleances les plus sinceres a Terry, et a toute la famille.  Nous avons appris la triste nouvelle seulement aujourd'hui le 30 mars.  Nos coeurs et nos prieres sont avec vous tous en ces moments difficiles.  Nous allons également planter un arbre a la memeoire de oncle Gerald. Our sincere condoleances to Terry and all the family. Our prayers are with you and we will also plant a tree to remember uncle Jerry's memory.  Yves, Dominique, Xavier, Rosalie et Julien

Maurice Duchene - Montreal Quebec Ca.:  We would like to wish are most sincere Condolence to Terry his Wife and to the rest of the Family.  From Pierre, Annette, Maurice, Rene Duchene and Joan White. God Bless

Marianne Meacher -  Moose Jaw Sask:  Terry I will miss Jerry's sence of humor and story telling, espcecially the ones about my father as they were growing up.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gaye Stewart - Moose Jaw: My sincere condolences to all of the Blanchard families.  Having a big family makes it a little easier to handle, and I am sure you will all manage

Ethel Schmidt - Moose Jaw: So sorry, Dave and family.  Keep your memories close.

Georgette Daniel et famille - Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, J2S 7M5:  À Terry, nous voulons, ma mère et moi te souhaiter particulièrement nos condoléances. Nous te souhaitons bon courage. Je me rappellerai toujours de Gérald, pour sa bonne humeur et ses histoires qui nous ont tant fait rire (même si on savait qu'il exagérais quelques fois).  Transmet aussi nos sympathies à ses enfants et frères et soeurs.(J'ai essayé de le faire en anglais pour eux mais je manque de pratique et je ne voudrais pas avoir commis d'erreur).  Nos prières sont avec toi.

Geogette and Daniel family - Saint-Hyacinthe,Québec :  Our sincere condolences to the Blanchard family. To Terry, Gerald's children's, brother and sister we are with you all in thought. We will miss Gerald.  We will remember him for the happiness that he brought to all of us.  Our prayers are with all of you.

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