LeBLANC, ELMIRE M. - MEMRAMCOOK, NB - Elmire M. LeBlanc of Belliveau Village passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31st, 2010, at the age of 90. Born on October 19th, 1919, in Beaumont, she was the daughter of the late Eloi Belliveau and the late Leonie Gaudet. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by her three brothers: Gerald, Alyre, and Joseph; and her five sisters: Anna, Doris, Alvina, Lola, and Edithe. She was also predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Allain O. LeBlanc, and their infant son, Oscar. She is survived by her five remaining children: Romeo LeBlanc (Sue) of Southington, Connecticut; Claudette (Jim) Spinks of Tyler, Texas; Bernard LeBlanc of Calgary, Alberta; and her twin daughters, Pauline (Guy-deceased) Gautreau of Memramcook, and Paulette (Guy) Leger of Cocagne. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren: Charlene (John) Desprey, Brent (Kimber) Spinks, Mark (Jennifer) LeBlanc, and Wayne LeBlanc, all residing in the USA. Locally, she is survived by Nadine (Bert Gaudet) Breau, Lynn (Joel) Landry, Natasha (Pierre LeBlanc) Leger, Lisa (Marc) Brun, and Wendy (Perre-Luc Daigle) Leger. She leaves behind nine great-grandchildren and one scheduled to arrive in April. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as countless friends. She will be sadly missed by her cat, Whiskers, her constant companion and by the family dog Kiki who adored her and slept by her bedside night after night. Her wonderful sense of humour and her infectious smile will be remembered forever by those who knew and loved her. Her willingness to lend a hand to those in need will never be forgotten. Her life touched many--too numerous to count. She will be remembered with love by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her. A special thank you goes out to her wonderful caregivers: Sylvia LeBlanc, Charline Landry and Josette LeBlanc. In lieu of flowers and in her memory, donations to the Parish of the Notre-Dame-de l'Annonciation Roman Catholic Church in Pre-d'en-Haut, the Memramcook Handi-Bus Association, or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Visitations will be held at Dupuis Funeral Home, 15 Route La Vallee, Memramcook, on Thursday, February 4th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, and Friday, February 5th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 6:30 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Notre-Dame-de-l' Annonciation Roman Catholic Church in Pre-d'en-Haut on Friday, February 5th, at 7:00 pm. Following the Funeral Mass, a reception will be held at the Club d' Age d'Or in Pre-d'en-Haut. Interment will be in the parish cemetery in Pre-d' en-Haut. www.dupuisfuneralhome.ca