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BLANCHARD, ARSENE JOSEPH - The death of Mr. Arsene Joseph Blanchard, 69, of Blacks Harbour, NB, husband of Janet Mary (Godin) Blanchard, occurred on Saturday December 18, 2004, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB. Born in Rogersville, NB, on April 30, 1935, he was a son of the late Melem and Domine (Chevarie) Blanchard. Arsene worked for Connors Brothers as a labourer for 42 years. A loving husband and father enjoying his time with his family, especially on Sundays where quality time was spent at the river fishing and family picnic, Arsene enjoyed hunting and the great outdoors. Arsene is survived by two sons, Joseph Arsene Blanchard, and Johnny Blanchard, all of Blacks Harbour, NB, three daughters, Elizabeth Blanchard, Mary Scott (Jimmy), and Claudette McGarrigle (Billy), all of Blacks Harbour NB, three brothers, Melem Blanchard (Iona), John Blanchard (Rita), and Robert Blanchard (Pam), all of Blacks Harbour, NB, three sisters, Ester Pellerin, Freda Boudreau, all of Rogersville, NB, and Rosa Keen (Don) of Ontario, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Arsene was predeceased by two sons Gerard and Roger, seven brothers Joseph, Ovila, Theodore, Leo, Fidel, Armand, and Leonard, one sister Oliva. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home, 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (755-3533), with visiting on Monday December 20, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church Blacks Harbour on Tuesday December 21, 2004 at 12 noon. Interment will follow in the Stella Maris Church Cemetery. Donations to the Charlotte County Cancer or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)