Antoine "Tony" LeBlanc, 98 years old, of Shediac, formerly of Moncton, passed away peacefully at Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre on Wednesday February 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pré-d’en-Haut, he was the son of the late Stanislas and Julie (Gosselin) LeBlanc.

He is survived by his three children: Paul (Gaétane Chassé) of Dieppe, Pauline LaCroix (Michel) of Shediac, and André (Louise Tardif) of Riverview; beloved "Pépére" to his five grandchildren: Marc-André, Isabelle, Mélanie, Karine and Aimee, and nine great-grandchildren: Logan, Kaleb, Aidan, Matthias, Cali-Anne, Noah, Olivier, Danielle and Jacob; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine Richard (2011). He was the last surviving member of his 16 siblings.

He was a devoted GM car salesman for over 40 years. He enjoyed many winters in Florida with his late wife Lorraine, summers at his family cottage in Cocagne and Caissie Cape where he became an avid gardener.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the personnel of O’Bons Soins Residence in Shediac for the wonderful care provided to Tony in recent years.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday February 14 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Monday February 13 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, and Tuesday February 14 from 10 am until time of funeral. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe in the spring. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to make a donation in memory of Tony, the family suggests the CHU Dumont Foundation (Tree of Hope), Hospice SENB Albert House, Nazareth House or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Words of comfort and donations can be sent at www.frenette funeralhome.com