It is with great sadness that the family of the late Blandford Billard announces his passing on Sunday, August 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and Aunt Joyce at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques at the age of 62. Born in Isle aux Morts, he was the son of Austin and Lucy (nee Huelin) Billard. Blandford will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his mom, Lucy and dad, Austin, loving common law spouse, Betsy Squires, loving daughter, Ashley, grandson, Leo and son, Andrew, step-children, Christopher, and Christina (Brad), step-grandchildren, Jaxson and Cali, sisters, Alvina (John) Croucher and Marilyn (Larry) Mills, nieces, Lacey and Christine, nephews, Christopher and Matthew, great nieces, Abagail, Scarlett and Erin, great nephew, Ian, large circle of friends and extended family.

Blandford was a great lover of music, playing the guitar and singing. He loved animals, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed going in to the country.

The family will receive visitors at Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Isle aux Morts, on Wednesday, August 17 from 7-9 p.m, and Thursday, August 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, from which the funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19 at 2:00 P.M with Rev. Edward Coleman officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to Holy Spirit Church. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca