Julie (Juliette) Marie LeBlanc 1941 - 2005 A determined woman who courageously endured a lengthy battle with cancer peacefully slipped away, with family at her side, at The Moncton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2005. During her year-long struggle, Julie Marie LeBlanc (nee Leger) met each new day with courage, a wonderful sense of humour, and much love for so many people whose lives she touched. Julie's marriage to husband Ferdinand (Ferdie) LeBlanc brought nearly 46 years of extraordinary mutual commitment. They were inseparable in this world. It is this strength of character, and unmatched dedication that her four children, nine grandchildren and countless others will forever remember. Always keen to be the organizer for neighborhood and family events, Julie also worked as an Avon lady, and was employed nineteen years at the Environment Canada Water Quality Branch. Into retirement, Julie drew on her talents and work ethic to create and sell crafts, and to be involved in the community with the Moncton Wildcats Booster Club. Julie and Ferdie spent much of the warmer months at the cottage they built, hosting family and friends for frequent lobster feasts. Her four children, George LeBlanc (Alicia), Shediac, Andy LeBlanc (Micheline), Dartmouth, Suzanne Richardson (Paul), Charlottetown, and Mike LeBlanc (Lise), Quispamsis, are the proud parents of Julie's nine grandchildren, Joffre, Andree-Michelle, Danielle, Melissa, Justin, Julia, Chantal, James and Laura. Her seven brothers and sisters, Aline Siritsky (Michel), Montreal, Annette Fairweather, Petitcodiac, Ron Leger (Karen), Toronto, Gerry Leger (Carolyn), Ottawa, Angela Wilson (Doug), Moncton, Val Leger (Ruth), St. Lambert, and Louise Boulter (Robert), Moncton, will miss their sister Julie. Aunt Julie is also survived by dozens of nieces and nephews, including Mary Ann Keith, who selflessly helped Ferdie care for Julie on a daily basis for so many months. The family is also grateful for the comfort provided by the staff of The Moncton Hospital during Julie's illness. Julie was predeceased by her parents Marie (Caissie) and Gerard Leger. At only 63 years old, Julie accepted her fate with grace. The family will welcome visitors at Frenette Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, Monday from 10 AM until time of departure (10:45). The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM, Monday, January 31, 2005 at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Moncton, Father Allison Carroll officiating. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. Her family will appreciate donations to a charity of choice in Julie's memory. www.frenettefuneralhome.com