Blanche LeGresley, 101 years and 5 months, formerly of Moncton, passed away on Monday November 28, 2022 at Landry Pavilion of Faubourg du Mascaret in Moncton. Born in Shediac Bridge, she was the daughter of the late Amédée and Anna (Poirier) Gallant.

Educated at the convent of Bouctouche, Blanche worked for the French newspaper L'Évangéline as an accountant where she met her future husband, Léandre, a native of Grande-Anse. She was widowed at the age of 35 with five young children. After Léandre's death, she resumed her position at L'Évangéline. Being a positive woman, she liked to organize trips with her friends and remained curious about reading. Devoted to her family of five children, she realized the importance of education, especially in French, like her husband.

She will be greatly missed by her four children: Gisèle Boudreau (Ernest) of Moncton, Évangéline Gordon (Robert) of Edmonton, AB, Dr Conrad LeGresley (Renée Desrochers) of Grand-Barachois, and Murielle LeGresley (Peter Perley) of St. Stephen; her five grandchildren: Michelle Gordon of Edmonton, AB, Dr Jovain LeGresley (Amélie Normandin) of Cowansville, QC, Etienne LeGresley (Jessica) of Canmore, AB, Danielle Perley of Montréal, QC, and Céline Perley of Fredericton; as well as two great-grandchildren: Alix LeGresley and Florent LeGresley of Cowansville, QC; her sister, Louise Bourque (late Léo-Paul) of Shediac Bridge; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Léandre; one son, Gabriel "Gabi"; and five brothers: Raoul, Amédée, Tilmon, Roger and Robert.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at La Visitation Roman Catholic church, 416 Route 530, Grande-Digue on Friday July 28, 2023 at 11 am. Interment will be in parish cemetery. In memory of Blanche, a contribution to the Nazareth House would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).

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