William “Bill” Blanchard of Somerville on October 28, 2011. Cherished father of Sandra Martineau-Blanchard of Somerville, Justin Sleeper-Blanchard of OR. Devoted son of Marie (Shallow) Blanchard and the late Anthony Blanchard. Loving brother of Esther-Marie Bennett of NV, Claire Milosauljevic of Medford and Stephen Malone of Somerville. Proud grandfather of Elijah, Jada and Clayton. Lifelong partner of Elaine Martineau. Beloved uncle of Brian Milosauljevic, Derek Milosauljevic, Michelle Hirshfield, Ella, Mateo, Kristie Schlaeger and Mason. Visiting hours in the Brown-Flaherty Funeral Home, 261 Washington Street, Union Square, Somerville on Wednesday 5:00-8:00pm. Memorial Mass in St. Joseph Church on Thursday at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Burial will be private.