Daily Gleaner Fredericton, NB
Wednesday, August 13th, 2003
LEBLANC, EDOUARD ROMEO
Edouard Romeo LeBlanc of Oromocto West died on Monday, August 11,2003 at the age of 69 after a brief illness. Born in Dieppe, NB, Ed was the son of the late Marguerite and Adolphe LeBlanc. Ed is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jeannine (Richard) formerly of Rogersville and five children, Gisèle LeBlanc (Bob Skillen) of New Maryland, Carole McMurtrie (Nigel) of Tide Head, Daniel LeBlanc (friend Cherie Hamlyn) of Labrador City, Claire Ramsay (Dallas) of Oromocto West, and Denyse LeBlanc (Michel Parent) of Oromocto. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Anne-Marie, John and David Skillen, Carisa and Bryna McMurtrie, Emma and Hanna Ramsay, Jeffrey and Marc-André Parent and Dylan Hamlyn. Ed leaves to mourn six sisters, Yvonne Allain (Abel), Doris LeBlanc (Leo), Stella LeBlanc, Ruth Donnelle (Don) and Emilie Richard all of Dieppe, NB, Jeanne of Watertown, New York, one brother Henry LeBlanc (Anne-Marie) of Grand Digue, NB and Phoenix, Arizona and one brother-inlaw, Gerry Doiron of Dieppe. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Mai Richard as well as two sisters-in laws, Diane Legere (Bernard), Mariette Richard (Gilles), a brother-in-law Charles Richard (Kathy), all of Rogersville, NB and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five sisters Lucie, Zelma, Marie, Evéline and Juliette and one brother Adolphe. Ed had a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces that spanned nearly 34 years. He retired in 1988 after attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. During his career he saw two tours of duty overseas, the first in 1957 when he was stationed in Egypt for 12 months. His second overseas tour came in 1975 when he spent six months in Ismalia fulfilling the role of WO in charge of local contracts. As WO he had direct contact with Israeli, Syrian and Egyptian suppliers. Ed enjoyed many things in life including golf, curling, gardening and making bread but it was his time spent with family and friends that were his most cherished. Ed was first and foremost a family man. His love for his wife, children, sons-in-laws and grand children was evident every day. Known as Pappy to his grand children Ed was a doting grand father. His kind hearted manner and unwavering good spirit acted as an inspiration to all. These attributes will serve as a lasting memory of this kind and gentle man who in his own way made the world a better place in which to live. The family would like to thank Drs. Middleton, Pniak and Sainz and Dr. R. Prosser along with the nurses of the William R. Duffie Ward, the Medical 1 Ward and the Palliative Care unit at the Oromocto Public Hospital and the Rehab unit at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital for the care that they showed Ed during the last weeks of his life. Visitation will be held at the Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home on Thursday, August 14th, 2003 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Friday, August 15th, 2003 at 11:00 am. Rev. Ken Weir as celebrant. Memorials to the Palliative Care Unit of the Oromocto Public Hospital would be appreciated.www.oromoctofh.com