It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anita LeBlanc, 94, of Shédiac, at her residence on Thursday February 29, 2024. Born in Shédiac, she was the daughter of the late David and Marie-Louise (Richard) Bourque.
Anita was a loving, generous, warm and very welcoming wife, mother and grandmother. She had many hobbies including knitting, skating, golfing and bowling. She was also a member and volunteer of several organizations in her community, including the athletic club, festival, carnival, and Institut féminin.
She is survived by her children: Jean-Guy (Antoinette), Paul (Hélène) and Louise (Peter); her grandchildren: Chantal (Terry), Rémi, Caroline (Derek), Josée (Jérémie), Joshua (Sarah) and Emilie (Eric); her great-grandchildren: Dominic, Zacharie, Malex, Zali, Miralie, Rosélie, and Alexis; her sisters: Aline Blackmore and Cécile (late Jacques Picard); her brother, Réal (Anne), as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Odule; her son, Marcel (Lucille Maillet); one sister, Florence; three brothers: Roger, Eugène and Léo.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297) on Thursday March 7 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St-Joseph church, 415 Main Street, Shediac on Friday March 8 at 11 am. Interment will be in parish cemetery. In memory of Anita, a contribution to the vestiaire St-Joseph, the St-Joseph cemetery or the Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre would be appreciated.
Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (506-532-3297).
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