Richard and Mae Blanchard of Stephenville were the couple who died in the fire reported at about 3:10 a.m. that day.
Autopsies carried out on Monday revealed that the cause of death for both was asphyxia due to smoke inhalation, said Cpl. Steve Henley of the Bay St. George RCMP.
Richard Blanchard was 81 years old and his wife, Mae Blanchard, was 78.
The fire was concentrated in their apartment, part of a duplex structure, with the other end receiving little damage and neighbours helping a woman in her 90s out of her apartment in the early morning.
About 25 firefighters from the Stephenville and Kippens fire departments descended on the scene at 27-B St. George’s Ave. after receiving the call, and quickly put out the fire.
A memorial service for the couple is taking place on Thursday at Russell’s Funeral Home Chapel.
Richard and Mae Blanchard of Stephenville were the couple who died in the fire reported at about 3:10 a.m. that day.
Autopsies carried out on Monday revealed that the cause of death for both was asphyxia due to smoke inhalation, said Cpl. Steve Henley of the Bay St. George RCMP.
Richard Blanchard was 81 years old and his wife, Mae Blanchard, was 78.
The fire was concentrated in their apartment, part of a duplex structure, with the other end receiving little damage and neighbours helping a woman in her 90s out of her apartment in the early morning.
About 25 firefighters from the Stephenville and Kippens fire departments descended on the scene at 27-B St. George’s Ave. after receiving the call, and quickly put out the fire.
A memorial service for the couple is taking place on Thursday at Russell’s Funeral Home Chapel.
