Dawna Marie Blanchard

Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on May 1, 2016, Dawna Marie Blanchard of Saint John NB and formerly of Pennfield NB. Born in St. Stephen NB on November 3, 1985, she is the daughter of Rickey and Marilyn (Higgins) Blanchard of Pennfield NB. A loving daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, in addition to her parents, Rickey and Marilyn, she is survived by her beloved daughter: Karma Divine Marie of Pennfield NB; one brother: Joseph Blanchard of Hamilton ON; maternal grandmother: Mary Higgins of Pennfield NB; paternal grandmother: Rita Blanchard of Blacks Harbour NB; several aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and special friend: Derek Justason of Pennfield NB. Dawna was predeceased by her maternal grandfather: Joseph Higgins; and paternal grandfather: Armand Blanchard.

Dawna will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for living her life to the fullest and for the love she had for her daughter, Karma.

The family would like to say a special thank you to staff of the Saint John Regional Hospital for the kind and compassionate care they have shown towards Marilyn, Rick and the family these last few days. Your kindness does not go unrecognized.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will take place at Christ Church (Anglican), Pennfield NB on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev. Canon Keith Osborne officiating followed by the interment in the parish cemetery. In Dawna's memory, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to Charlotte County Cancer would be appreciated by the family.