Arnold LeBlanc
Born In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Florida, United States
Passed on: March 22nd, 2011
Arnold LeBlanc, 63, passed away suddenly while vacationing in Florida, March 22, 2011.
Born in Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late Elmer and Mary (MacDonald) LeBlanc.
Arnold was an employee of Canada Steamship Lines as a first officer. His career spanned over 45 years and during that time, he also worked for N.M. Patterson and Sons Shipping.
Arnold is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy (Scott) LeBlanc; daughters, Tanya (Marty) Calder, Elizabeth and one son, Curtis; grandchildren, Cameron, Alexa and Ethan. He is also survivied by brothers, George (Carmelita), Bras d’Or and Greg (Candy), Georges River; sisters, Goritti (Stewart) Caldwell, Groves Point and Sally (Edward) Fraser, Sydney Mines; brother-in-law, Sandy (Agnes) Scott, Sydney; sister-in-law, Elizabeth (David) Ronayne, Georges River and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Cyril, Butch, Clair and Gerard (in infancy).
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Peter MacLeod officiating. A reception will take place in the parish hall following the service.
