Paul T. Blanchard passed away on September 12, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Beverlee. Loving father of Scott (Kaylee), Wendy (Stephen) McCoy, Dean (Renee), and the late Tracy. Proud Poppy of Erica (Bill), Alixandra (Jacob), Mark (Angelica), Dominic, Mary, Hunter (Nicole), Madison, Danielle, Haylee, Evan, Katherine, Ethan, and Grant. Great Poppy of Quinn, Olive, Leo, Truitt, Charley, Gina, and Julian.

Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He spent his career at Ford as a Body Test Engineer. He loved racing cars in the SCCA, was a member of an RC Airplane club, and was an amateur radio operator, Station WD8OYT. He and his wife, Beverlee, loved to travel, especially on cruise and steam boat trips. They took several trips together along the Mississippi River, to Alaska, and through Europe.

Paul's family was the purest joy of his life and he set the standard for the role of Patriarch.

Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home on Thursday, September 14, 4-8pm. Celebration of Life service on Friday, September 15, 1:30pm. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Livonia.