GLENBURN – Michael A. Blanchard, 58, died peacefully April 6, 2007, at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1948, in Bangor, the son of Asa W. Blanchard and Eulalia A. (Mooney) Blanchard. Mike worked for more than 30 years at Sylvania, getting perfect attendance for most of them. He enjoyed playing and umpiring softball with all of his friends from work. He loved animals and would surprise his family with them, bringing home anything from cats to baby cows. He left an immeasurable impression on more people than he ever knew. He was loved in so many ways and will never be forgotten. Sadly missed by many, especially his wife of 40 years, Linda Blanchard of Glenburn; and three children, Michelle Hicks and her husband, Mike, Jennifer Blanchard and Jeffrey Blanchard and his wife, Robyn, all of Glenburn. His four grandchildren, Autumn, Sarah, Joshua and Cassandra, will miss their joking and teasing “Grumpy” very much. He is also survived by sisters and brothers, Connie Lovrencic of Pennsylvania, Tim Blanchard of Colorado, Carolyn Blanchard of Mattawamkeag, Terry Blanchard of East Corinth, Robin Snook of Hudson, Mark Blanchard of Bangor; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Peter. Relatives and friends are welcome to call 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 9, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, with the Rev. Clayton Blackstone officiating. Spring interment will be at Birch Grove Cemetery, Glenburn. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401.
MICHAEL A. BLANCHARD
