Bertram Herbert “Bert” Blanchard McIver’s, NL It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bert Blanchard announce his sudden passing on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 59 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Jocelyn; three children: Carol Ann (Derek Park), Brampton,ON, Lois (Dion Park), Cox’s Cove and Aaron (Nancy), Cambridge, ON; four grandchildren: Tyson, Nicholas, Natalie and Cooper; brother: Clyde (Vivian) Blanchard; special family: Joe (Fern) Blanchard, Mary White, Ada White and Judy (Charles) White; mother-in-law: Eva Ricketts; brothers and sisters-in-law: Murray (Gloria) Ricketts, Carrie (Bob) Stockley, Blanche (Landon) Payne, Mark (Cinette) Ricketts, Jamie (Linda) Ricketts and Jonathon (Krista) Ricketts; as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friend. He was predeceased by his mother and father: Annie and Russell Blanchard; special aunt and uncle: Edna and John T. Blanchard; special family, Kate Blanchard; father-in-law: Chesley Ricketts; sister-in-law: Dorcas Ricketts. Visitation will take place from The Epiphany Anglican Church, McIver’s all day Tuesday and Wednesday, from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 28th, at 200 p.m. Reverend Joan Coles officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.