It is with great sadness that the family of Ovila LeBlanc announces his passing on Sunday March 9th, 2025, at the age of 90. Surrounded by the love of his family, he passed away peacefully at Hospice Albert House, Moncton. Born in Cap-Pelé, he was the son of the late Edmund and Lumina (Richard) LeBlanc.
Ovila is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Anita (Cormier); three daughters: Pauline Brun (Edgar), Dianne Léger (Éric), Janet LeBlanc (Allard), all of Trois-Ruisseaux and one son Gilles (Bernice) of Dieppe; nine grandchildren: Nadine, Mathieu, Christian, Nathalie, Caroline, Mylène, Madeleine, Sebastien, and Samuel; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sisters: Délia Léger, Marie-Mai Jacob, Andréa LeBlanc; his brothers: Albert (Georgette), Cloris; his sister-in-law Annette LeBlanc; his brother in-law, Dosithé Léger, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Ovila was predeceased by his sisters: Anne-Alice Léger, Corinne Landry, Léonie Léger, Thérèse Bourque, Albertine Léger; his brothers: Laurie, Émile and Réginald; his half-sisters: Rhéa LeBlanc, Marie McLachlan, Yvrette LeBlanc; his half-brothers: Emery, Louis, and Raymond.
Ovila was a devoted husband and father and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather who adored spending time with the little ones. He had a long career as a carpenter and was always ready to lend a helping hand whether it’d be to help with construction or renovation projects. He loved being surrounded by nature and spending time gardening always maintaining beautifully landscaped yards wherever he lived. He was an avid reader and very passionate about history taking pleasure in recounting stories of the past. He was an artist and musician, enjoyed his 4 o’clock beer and appreciated a good joke. He was a sensitive soul devoted to his God and known as a sweet, good-natured man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff and volunteers at Maison Albert House for the kind and attentive care provided to Ovila during the last month of his illness.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 2642 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé (506-577-3297) on Thursday March 13 from 9 am to 10:45 am. The funeral service will be celebrated at Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila R.C. Church, 2648 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé on Thursday March 13 at 11 am. Ovila’s final resting place will be at Frenette Funeral Centre Columbarium in Cap-Pelé.
In Ovila’s memory, in lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice SENB (Albert House) or to Leisure Services at the Villa Providence would be greatly appreciated.
Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Cap-Pelé.
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