Edward LeBlanc, 94, of Grand-Barachois, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Dupuis Corner, he was the son of the late Philippe and Marguerite (Léger) LeBlanc.
Before his retirement, he was the maintenance foreman at Continental Can for 33 years. He was a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus and a member of the Golden Age Club in Grand-Barachois. He also volunteered at the Grand-Barachois Hall for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Andréa LeBlanc; two children: Donald (Janet) of Orangeville, ON and Diane Cormier (Jean-Guy) of Hanwell, NB; three sisters: Annie Vautour (late Émile) of New Hampshire, US, Clara LeBlanc (late Azore) of Truro, NS, and Jeannine Boudreau (late Alvin) of Cap-Pelé; son in-law, Ian Cromarty from Cambridge, ON; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Alfreda LeBlanc (1964); a daughter, Denise Cromarty; four sisters: Louisa Babineau, Corinne LeBlanc, Désanges LeBlanc and an infant sister, Thérèse.
By request there will be no visitation. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 22 at St-Henri de Barachois R.C. Church, 1356 route 133, Grand-Barachois at 10 am. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are required and a maximum participation of 70 people with social distancing regulations are in effect. The funeral mass will be videotaped, and the video will be available on his obituary on our Website at the end of the day. Interment will be in St-Henri de Barachois cemetery, Grand-Barachois at a later date.
In memory of Edward, a contribution to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick would be appreciated. Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (532-3297).
Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at: www.frenettefuneralhome.com