Roger LeBlanc, 91, of Moncton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Sunday May 5, 2019 in the Palliative Care Unit at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Ste-Marie-de-Kent, he was the son of the late Léonard and Alice (Richard) LeBlanc.

A building contractor prior to his retirement, our Dad had a very big heart and loved his family. His passion was his cars, especially antiques He also loved square dances and playing his guitar, and was a great story teller.

He is survived by his children: Claudette Richard (Aldérice), Maurice LeBlanc (Francine), and Marie-Mai Boyd (Charles), all of Moncton, and Murielle Guerrette (René) of Petit-Cap; his grandchildren: Ricky Richard (Brigitte Landry), Sylvette Deveau (Brian), Denis LeBlanc (April), Daniel LeBlanc (Sylvie), Nicole Murray (Allan), Nathalie LeBlanc, Luc LeBlanc (Geneviève Haché), Jennifer Boyd (Pablo Vergara), Philippe Guerrette (Lana), and Pascale Guerrette (Jon Schultz); 13 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Dora Légaré (Camille) and Bernice Plourde (late Elphège); his brothers: Raoul LeBlanc (Jeannita) and Valmond LeBlanc (Gisèle Comeau); as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Aurore nee Thibodeau (2016); his daughter, Linda (1958); his sisters: Dorice Marie-Thérèse (1929), Marie Yvette (1941), and Yolande (2006); his brother, Joseph Donald (1934).

The family will receive condolences at Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel R.C. church slumber room, 2350 Route 515, Ste-Marie-de-Kent from where the funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday May 10 at 4 pm. Visiting hours are Friday from 2 pm until time of funeral. Interment will be in parish cemetery. In memory of Roger, a contribution to the N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).

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