It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lawrence Arthur LeBlanc age 83 of Minudie, Cumberland County announce his passing at the home of his niece Trudy Latour in Middle Sackville, NS.
Born in Minudie, he was a son of the late Murray and Grace (Burke) LeBlanc.
Lawrence was a truck driver for many years for Farmers Dairy. He had a passion for hunting and fishing and enjoyed spending time at his camp in Shulee with his friends. It was at his camp where Lawrence hosted many family reunions which he enjoyed.
He is survived by his siblings Catherine Ann Morris of Lower Sackville, NS, Darrell LeBlanc of River Hebert, Garnet LeBlanc of Amherst, Donna Butler of Dartmouth, Carol Ann Droesbeck of Salisbury, NB, Susan Smith of Saint John, NB and Randy (Kim) LeBlanc of River Hebert, special friend Gail Persil of Lower Sackville and her son Shawn, his two children Jordan and Kody, who Lawrence loved dearly, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Lawrence was predeceased by brothers Jack, Curtis and Wayne.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 1 p.m. in St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie with Father Craig Christenson officiating followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments held in St. Paul’s Hall in River Hebert.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst, NS (902) 667-9906.
Memorial donations in Lawrence’s memory may be made to the local food bank of your choice.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting Campbell’s Facebook page.