Anthony F. Blanchard's Obituary
Anthony F. Blanchard of St. Clair passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born in St. Clair on October 1, 1941, to the late Lawrence and Cecilia Blanchard.
Anthony was an avid fisherman who found great joy spending countless hours on the river fishing or at his boathouse relaxing with friends. He was also a devoted Detroit sports fan who could always be found cheering on his favorite teams.
Anthony is survived by his children, Anthony Blanchard and Denise Ellery; his grandchildren, Mary Louise Ellery and Kelsey (Trevor) Glaza; and his brother, Gary (Cathy) Blanchard. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his sisters, Donna and Virginia "Jinx".
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