Gérald LeBlanc, 79, of Haute-Aboujagane, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the Dr. George-L.-Dumont University Hospital Center in Moncton. Born on September 12, 1946, he was the son of the late Aubin and Eva (Léger) LeBlanc.

Gérald was a man deeply devoted to his family and loved ones, particularly his children and grandchildren. He was always present at hockey games, volleyball matches, and dance recitals.

Gérald retired from the Francophone Southeast School District in 2002, having served in the administration as the Director of Building Maintenance for the district.

He will be missed by his wife, Edna, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He is also mourned by his daughter Renée (Mario) Léger of Haute-Aboujagane; his two brothers: Francis (Roselda) of Dieppe; Maurice of Haute-Aboujagane; five sisters: Jeannita (late René) Vezeau of Montreal; Linda (Roger) Poirier of Ottawa; Georgette (late Hector) Hébert; Louise (Zoël) LeBlanc; Norma (Paul-Émile) LeBlanc, all of Haute-Aboujagane; as well as his two grandchildren: Joshua (Vanessa) and Ashley Léger. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Yves "Plum"; his two sisters: Claudette (Louis) Gallant and Gisèle (Paul) Gautreau; and a brother, Léo.

The family would like to thank Dr. Rheal Boudreau, the staff of Unit 4A at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Center in Moncton for the exceptional care provided to Gérald, as well as the staff members of the Shediac Extra-Mural Service Program.

In accordance with Gérald and his family's wishes, there will be no visitation, and a private service will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the professional care of the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre (506 532-3297), 396 Main Street, Shediac.

In memory of Gérald, a donation to the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Haute-Aboujagane or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com