Francis LeBlanc, 78, of Moncton, N.B. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday July 16, 2018 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre.  Born on June 18, 1940 in Cormier’s Cove, N.B., he was the son of the late Théophile LeBlanc and Marie Leger.

Francis was a real estate appraiser and owner of Francis T. LeBlanc & Associates.  He loved to play golf, and play cards with his family and many friends.  Francis was a whiz at fixing any mechanical problems and amazed his children and grandchildren with his creative solutions.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeannette LeBlanc; four daughters: Linda (Jacques LeBlanc) and Anita (Dianne Leger), both of Moncton, Pauline (Michel Blanchard) of Laval, Québec, and Michelle (Alain Villemaire) of Montréal; seven grandchildren: Martin and Suzie Blanchard, Yassine and Zakaria Rayadh of Montreal and their father Saïd Rayadh of Morocco, Samuel, Éric and Joël LeBlanc of Moncton; three sisters: Rosa Robichaud of Memramcook, Andréa (Paul) Richard of Bouctouche, and Georgette King (Peter) of Moncton; three brothers: Armand (Claire) of Peabody, Ma., Clovis (Jeannine) and Robert (Bernette), both of Memramcook; one sister-in-law, Joanne LeBlanc of Memramcook; several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his infant brother Léo, and another brother Léo in 2002.

The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900). Visiting hours are Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi R.C. Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton, on Friday July 20 at 10:30 am. Interment will be in St-Thomas Cemetery, Memramcook.

In memory of Francis, a contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com