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