LeBLANC, PATRICK - 1925 - 2013 - Patrick LeBlanc, 87, husband of Eva LeBlanc of Saint-André, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at the Veterans Health Center in Moncton. Born in Cap-Pelé on September 19th, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dométhilde (Cormier) LeBlanc. He was a veteran of the 2nd World War having served with the Royal Canadian Army and he was a former member of the Cap-Pelé Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eva LeBlanc; one son, Gerald LeBlanc (Sonia Gautreau) of Cap-Pelé; two brothers: Aimée LeBlanc of Mount Forest, ON and Mathias LeBlanc (Marie-Mai) of Cap-Pelé; one granddaughter, Isabelle Mazerolle (Daniel); two great-grandchildren: Sebastien and Gabrielle; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five sisters: Marie Blanche, Yvonne, Malthide, Sara and infant sister, Florida; seven brothers: Didas, Arthur, Dismas, Dosithée, Edgar, Ligouri and Tilmon.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Centre, 2642, Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé (577-3297). Visiting hours Wednesday, February 20th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, and Thursday, February 21st from 9:30 am until departure for Ste-Thérèse d’Avila R.C. Church, 2648 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé, from where the funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A very special Thank You to the staff of the Veterans Centre for all their hard work, kindness, and dedication in caring for Patrick while in their care; especially over the past few months. Also Thank You to Dr. Auffrey for the attention he gave while caring for Patrick. In memory of Patrick, a donation to the Veterans Health Center in Moncton or to the Ste-Thérèse d’Avila parish cemetery would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Frenette Funeral Home, Shediac. www.frenettefuneralhome.com