Mildred Millie LeBlanc passed away peacefully on Friday May 10, 2024 at McNair Manor. Born in Revere, Massachusetts, Millie moved to Saint John as a child and grew up on the West Side of Saint John, NB. She was the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (McDougall) Burchill. It was there she met the love of her life Ronald LeBlanc whom she married in 1954 some 70 years ago and together they were blessed with four children: Terry (Rachelle Goguen), Lynn-Maureen (Shelley Williams), Marc (Nicole LeBlanc) all of Moncton and Frank (Debbie Reynolds) of Fredericton. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren: Jenepher, Denys, Leanne, Jacqueline, Geoffrey, Brigitte and Christine as well as 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Millie led an active life having volunteered in both the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements and was an active member of the CWL and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 1310. Mildred was active in the Catholic church having served on parish councils and as part of the liturgy committee for many years, for many parishes including St. Bernard’s, St. Augustine’s, St. Michaels and Our Lady of Mercy in Pointe du Chene.
Millie was predeceased by her parents as well as six brothers: Joseph, Leonard, Howard, Amon, Harold, and Fred; six sisters: Dorothy (Yeomans), Rita (Pratt), Madelyn (McBriarty), Bernadette (Bastarache), Rosemarie (Foote), and Donna. In addition to her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, she also leaves behind to grieve her brother-in-law and his wife, Fred and Shirley LeBlanc of Saint John, NB; as well as a sister-in-law, Annette Martin of BC.
The family would like to thank the nurses and special care staff at McNair Manor for their love and care in her final days as well as Tiffanie, the Extra Mural Nurse who cared for her. We would also wish to thank Dr. Melanie Cyr and Dr Fekhar for their care and support.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 43 Botsford Street, Moncton on Thursday, May 16 at 11 am. Sign language interpretation services will be provided at mass. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Millie, a contribution to the NB Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences at www.frenettefuneralhome.com