LEBLANC, BERNARD (BABE) - (1939-2009) - RICHIBUCTO, NB - Bernard (Babe) LeBlanc 70, of Richibucto passed away peacefully at La Villa Maria, St. Louis de Kent on Friday, December 18th, 2009. Born in St. Anne de Kent, he was the son of the late Leo C. and Laurette (Allain) LeBlanc. Bernard served in the Canadian Army for 25 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 30, Richibucto. Bernard will be sadly missed by his step daughter; Nancy Poirier of Montreal; step grandchildren; Neil and Steven Fisher; sisters, Rhea Greene (Bob) of California, Jeannette Richard (Leonide) of Richibucto; brothers, Lionel (Margaret) of Rexton, Charles of Montreal and several nieces and nephews. Bernard was predeceased by his brother Normand; and his sister Alphonsine. Resting at Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto with visitation on Tuesday at 11:00 am until departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Interment will be in the Aldouane Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations to the Kent Family Violence Prevention Center or donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252), www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com