It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Francis J. Blanchard Jr. of Newburyport, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 86, on December 24, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis J. Blanchard Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Francis J. Blanchard and Mary M. Blanchard (Arsenault); his wife Pauline R. Blanchard (Martineau); and his siblings, John Blanchard and Marie Francoeur.

He is survived by : his children, Diana Jordan of Nevada, Karen Weir of Salisbury, Neil Jordan (Kim) of Ohio and Patti St. Pierre of Newburyport; his grandchildren, Kendall, Amanda, Nicole, Alec, Ashley, Brittany and Christopher; his great grandchildren, Zoey, Skylar, Anslee, Isabel, Finn and Robert John; and his brothers, Joseph and Donald Blanchard. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Francis' name to Alzheimers Association alz.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home