Joseph Yvon Leblanc passed away at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC Sunday, December 13 after his battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 19, 1943 in Scoudouc. His father passed away when he was only 7 years old. His mother Alma (Belliveau) re-married Eddie Leger of St-Paul.
Yvon had to get used to sharing his mother with six step-brothers and step-sisters. At the age of 18, he followed his older brother Ulysse into the Canadian Army. After leaving the Canadian Army, he joined his family to Massachusetts. Yvon and his younger brother, Normand enlisted with United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his discharge he worked in Massachusetts. He came back to Canada to visit his mother and stepfather in St-Paul, where he met his wife, Yvette. Their time together was a work/travel adventure. They would set-up roots anywhere there was music. While living in northern Florida he enlisted in the Florida Army National Guards. He was recruited to go to Kuwait during Desert Storm. His passion was playing music with musician friends. He had a big heart full of life. He will be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Yvette née Devarennes; one brother, Ulysse and his wife Gloria of Pincher Creek, AB; two step-brothers: Zoel (Rose), New Durham, NH, and Aurele (May), Carver, MA; one step-sister, Lucie (Robert), Leominister, MA; two nephews: Normand and Roger; two nieces: Lorraine and Marion, as well as many step-nephews, step-nieces, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, Auguste Leblanc; mother, Alma; step-father, Eddie Leger; brother, Norman (Calgary, AB); step-brothers, Donald (Waltham, MA) and Eli (Leominster, MA); step-sister, Lina (Stow, MA); niece, Diane (Alberta).
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297) Wednesday, December 16 from 10 to 11 am only. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are required and a maximum participation of 50 people at a time with social distancing regulations are in effect.
The funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 am at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to his obituary on our Website. Interment will be in St-Joseph parish cemetery.
In memory of Yvon, a contribution to the CHU Dumont Foundation (oncology) would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (532-3297).
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