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Edmund LeBlanc
Edmund Joseph LeBlanc, 97, formerly of Budd Lane in Moncton, passed away on Friday March 25, 2011 at the Veterans’ Health Centre in Moncton. Born on September 1, 1913 in Saint-Paul, NB, he was the son of the late Evariste and Christine (Bourque) LeBlanc. Before his retirement, Edmund worked at Eaton’s as a shipper/receiver. He was a veteran of the Second World War and fought overseas from 1943-1945. He joined the Army with the N.B. Rangers. He served in Canada, North Atlantic area, United Kingdom and Continental Europe with the rank of Corporal. He is survived by two daughters: Carole DeVries (late John) of Sarnia and Christine LeBlanc (Dr. Jean-Bernard) of Moncton; one daughter-in-law: Anna LeBlanc (late Jim) of Ottawa; one sister: Lena Thornton of Moncton; one brother: Johnny of Moncton; three special nieces: Cheryl, Alice “Babe” and Sister Sandra; eight grandchildren: Brent, Ryan, Shelly, Carrie, Jérémie, Danika, Jimmy and Jeff; six great-grandchildren: Tyler, Megan, Emma, Alex, Sean and Aidan. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (McCafferty); one son, Jim; five sisters: Vena, Mary, Millie, Dora and Mayme; three brothers: Raymond, Georges and Edward “Ned”.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Friday April 1, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint-Louis-de-France R.C. Church (Lewisville) on Saturday April 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary, Dieppe. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance on Friday April 1, 2011 at 3:50 p.m. at the funeral home. In memory of Edmund, a contribution may be made to the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital Foundation (Veterans’ Health Center). The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude towards the caregivers and staff at the Veterans’ Health Centre for their excellent care provided to their father and grandfather for the past three years. www.frenettefuneralhome.com
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“Carole I am so sad to hear that your father passed away not too long ago.I would enjoy getting in touch with you if possible. It has been so long.”
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“Our sincere sympathies to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Alma Gallant-Leger & family (cousin)” -
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“My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.I worked at the Veteran's Centre for 29 yrs(now retired).I got to know and care for Edmund and found him to be a kind and gentle man.”
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Ryan
“Ryan from the many stories that you have told me over the years I know your Grandfather was a wonderful person. He may have left this earth but I know the memories will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Uncle Duane” -
My Thoughts are with you
“I have worked with Ryan and have heard a few stories of his Grampa You are in my thoughts and prayers, during this time. Just to remember he's with you all every day when you think about him and talk about him he's there in your heart of hearts. ”
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Ryan
“It is with great sorrow that I send this condolence to you. I know how close you were to your grandfather. There was a very special bond there and you will have many wonderful memories of him. May it comfort you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. If Edmund were here today he probably would say "I am tired "boy", it is your turn to carry on". Take care”
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“I work with Ryan and I know how very close he was to his Grampa. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. ”
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