The Sailing Community Mourns the Loss of George Blanchard

8:32 PM Mon 14 Mar 2011 GMT

'George Blanchard'

George Blanchard passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Village of Humber Heights in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Vera Blanchard (nee Warren) and dear father of Pat (John Moffatt), Joy (Gord Holmes), and Ross (Lorraine). Lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. George retired from DeHavilland Canada in 1978 after a 49 1/2 year career and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1994. Up until his death, he was actively involved in the sailing community locally, nationally and internationally, specifically the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club, the Canadian ...

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