George William LeBlanc
Date de décès : 19 mai 2018
With the heaviest of hearts we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our dear father and poppy George William LeBlanc, 84, of Sydney Mines on May 19, 2018 surrounded by his adoring family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. George was born on June 17, 1933 in Florence to the late Alexander and Lillian (Jessome) LeBlanc.
At an early age, Dad served for several years in the Navy. A Naval Vet and also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 in Florence for 62 years. Dad started working at the Princess Colliery in 1951 then onto Prince Mine where he retired in 1989 after 38 years of service.
Black Rock was Dad’s favorite spot and second home. It was where he spent his summers, and even more time after retirement with Mom, always surrounded by family and friends.
A true Boston Bruins fan, he lived for hockey. He spent many years at the rinks with his grandsons during their minor hockey years and was a number one ticket seller.
For the past seven years, Dad dedicated his life to his loving wife Margaret at the Northside Guest Home. His countless visits with Mom not only brightened her days but also the days of the residents and staff. He will be missed by so many.
George is survived by his wife of 61 years, and love of his life, Margaret (Dalton). Also left with broken hearts are his six children, Harvey (Joanne), Rhonda (Earl), Sandy (Lynn), Sheila (Donnie), George Jr. and Shannon (Wally); his grandchildren, whom he adored, Adam, Courtney, Jean-Marc, Catherine, Joey (Taylor), Mark (Rebecca), Stephen (Jill), Brittany (Steven), Marshall (Heather-Lee) and Justin; his great-grandchildren, Ryen, Grayson, Lochlan George, Everette, Cailyn and Navaeh.
Also left to mourn are his brothers and sisters, Margarette, Juanita, Elaine, Mae (John), Louis (Marilyn), Purvis (Sylvia), Danny (Pat), Dougie (Shirley) and Gary.
Besides his parents George was predeceased by siblings, Ben, Helen, Rosella, Clarence, Sister Marie, Steven, Ambrose and Richard.
Visitation for the late George William LeBlanc will be held on Thursday May 24, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the JM Jobes Funeral Home Ltd. 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. A Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be held on Friday May 25 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. JJ MacDonald officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations, may be made in Dad’s memory to the Northside Community Guest Home.
“A true Father and Poppy his untiring love and devotion to his family will never be forgotten.”
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
