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DAVID EDWARD BLANCHARD
Born: Jun 24, 1936
Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID EDWARD BLANCHARD
David Blanchard, the loving husband of Jacqui (Forrest); respected and loved father of Jeffrey and Robert; and grandfather “Pop” to Nicholas; passed away January 24, 2025, at Deer Lodge Centre where he had spent the last five plus years.
Dave was born in Winnipeg June 24, 1936. He grew up in River Heights and attended Kelvin High School where he excelled in academics and sports. During the war years his father was based in Lethbridge so the family moved to Calgary for a brief period and then back to Winnipeg in 1944; he fondly remembered his time in Calgary as a young boy.
David received his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of North Dakota in 1961 and started working at the Manitoba Rolling Mills upon graduation. In 1965 he went to work for the CBC where he remained until he retired in 1992.
Dave was involved in sports throughout his entire life, his discipline and determination would not allow anything but being the best. Through his school years he was a top provincial middle distance runner which also served him well as a member of the Winnipeg Rods Football Club. In his time with the Rods they won the national championships two years in a row (1955 and 1956) which earned him a spot in the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.
The other sports that Dave enjoyed were Rugby (Winnipeg Wanderers), golf, basketball, volleyball, water skiing, and downhill skiing but perhaps the sport he was most passionate about was hockey, which he played until he was 80 years old.
One of Dave’s other favourite things was spending his summers at the family cottage in Victoria Beach as a boy. In 1972 he bought his own family cottage where he enjoyed watching Jeffrey and Robert retrace all his childhood adventures. He loved animals, trees and nature and was happiest doing outdoor activities with his family. Dave was a practical, down to earth, and honest man.
Dave was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret; and by his sister Beverly.
Extended family that share Jacqui, Jeffrey, and Robert’s loss are daughters-in-law, Sharon Blanchard (Jeffrey), Lisa Le Poole (Robert) and their families; brothers-in-law, Ross (Sharon) Forrest, Bill (Maureen) Forrest, sister-in-law Donna (Dick) Gratton and their family; niece Margaret Currie and her family and nephew Cameron Currie.
Thank you to all our family and friends that have been so supportive over the years and also to Deer Lodge staff for their dedication and care during Dave’s stay. Thank you to Breezy Bend Golf Course for hosting the Celebration of Life for David.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba would be appreciated.
Publish Date: Feb 1, 2025
DAVID EDWARD BLANCHARD
David Blanchard passed away January 24, 2025, at Deer Lodge Centre where he had spent the last five plus years.
Dave was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret; and by his sister Beverly. He is survived by his wife Jacqui; and sons, Jeffrey and Robert.
Please see the Saturday, February 1 edition of the Free Press for an extended obituary.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 30 at Breezy Bend Golf Course, 7620 Roblin Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba would be appreciated.
Publish Date: Jan 28, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2025, Feb 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Sending our condolences to Jacqui, Jeff, Robert and extended family from Susan, Ralph and Lori MacKelvie. Many great memories from VB. I recall when the Dads would come down on the weekend and one time I met my Dad and Dave at the parking lot and helped them carry stuff back to the our cottages. Great fun! - Posted by: Susan MacKelvie (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2025
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Prayers and thanksgiving for a life well lived. Sending love and sympathy from the Atchison-Watson family. A donation to Alzheimer’s will be made in Mr. Blanchard’s memory. - Posted by: Anne Atchison Watson (VB neighbour) on: Feb 02, 2025
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Jeff, Sharon and family. So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Carolyn & Geoff Meadows (Friends of Jeff and Sharon) on: Feb 01, 2025
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Many years of fond memories with our families. Condolences to you all. - Posted by: Becky Parkes ( Slevin ) (Family friend) on: Feb 01, 2025
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It is with sadness I learn David has died. Our 'growing up' cottages were two stones' throws from each other at Victoria Beach, David was older and I, along with others of my age, must have been terrible pests as we hung around, in awe, of the older guys. Unlike most older guys though David didn't treat us as pests. He was always kind, had time to say 'hello,' answer a question and call out "Hi" as our bikes passed rushing down Fourth Ave to the bakery, railway station or pier. Thank you David Blanchard. You helped make Victoria Beach summers, back in the day, quite perfect. - Posted by: Sheldon Bowles (David -- a childhood hero) on: Feb 01, 2025
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I knew Dave from pickup basketball games at the downtown YMCA back in the 1980's. He and I were regular members of the Tuesday & Thursday group. I remember him as was a great teammate, a challenging opponent, and a very nice guy. It was interesting reading about Dave's other sports interests and accomplishments - I had no idea, but I'm not surprised. So long, Dave. - Posted by: Bill Rayner (Basketball Friend) on: Feb 01, 2025
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Our deepest condolences Jacqui, Jeff and Rob. We all have great memories of Dave from our summers at Victoria Beach. Joanne, Leslie & Cathy (Clark) - Posted by: Joanne Clark (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2025
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Sorry for your Loss. We send our love and Sympathy to you and your Family. Steve & Pat. - Posted by: Steve & Pat Thullner (Friends) on: Jan 28, 2025
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Sorry for your loss. We send our love to you. - Posted by: Steve & Pat Thullner (Friends) on: Jan 28, 2025
