Blanchard, Elgin M. Peacefully at Perth on Thursday May 26th, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Elgin will be sadly missed by his wife Lois (Raganold) Blanchard, his children Katherine Blanchard and her family Michael and Robert; Barbara (Dale) Carscadden and her children Brian, Scott and Sarah; Steven Blanchard (Janet McGovern); David Blanchard; Victoria Blanchard (Bill Duern) and their daughter Elizabeth; Thomas Blanchard (Silvia) and their daughter Robin; great granddaughter Audrey and sister-in-law Dorothy Blanchard. He was predeceased by brothers Basil, Moe and Jack Blanchard and sisters Nora Smith and June Davis and grandson David. Elgin was retired following a career with Canadian National Telegraph in Cornwall, Montreal and Ottawa and the Department of Transport in Ottawa. At Elgin's request, there will be no visitation. A gathering to remember Elgin's life will be held at the Perth Golf Course, 141 Peter Street, Perth on Sunday June 5th, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W., Perth On K7H 2K1. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.