Florence LeBlanc, aged 102, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Chatham, NB, she was the daughter of the late Télésphore and Elizabeth (Elsliger) Aubé.
She is survived by her four children: Judith "Judy" Mazerolle (Peter) of Ottawa, Joyce Doiron (Jean-Paul) of Shediac, Janis Demers (André) of Shediac Cape, and Mark LeBlanc (Paula) of Boudreau-Ouest; her grandchildren: Elaine, Elizabeth (Michael), Anthony ("Tony"), Catherine, Gina (Maurice), Andréa (Christopher), Phillip, Alyssa (Martin), and Isabelle (Jay); as well as her great-grandchildren: Aidan, Kieran, Jenah, Calee, Olivia, Sarah, Noah, Emmy, and Zia.
Florence was predeceased by her husband, Gerald William (2002); her grandson, Gilles; her great-grandson, Nathan; as well as her sisters and brothers: Cécilia, Lilianne, Évangeline, Léa, Edgar, Ernest, Adélard, Martin, and Camille.
For many years, Florence worked as an Executive Assistant at Blue Cross before opening Dixie Lee franchise restaurants with her husband, in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Florence was a talented artist, creating beautiful paintings which are displayed proudly in the homes of her family. Florence was also a self-taught musician, devoting nearly 50 years as an organist at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Pointe-du-Chêne, a place that became home to many long-lasting friendships.
In the days leading up to her passing, Florence was an avid reader and continued to enjoy her daily crossword puzzles and cryptograms. Florence also cherished time spent with her family and especially enjoyed the friendly competition of a lively game of dominos, where her competitive spirit and sense of fun always shone through.
In keeping with Florence’s wishes, there will be no visitation. The funeral will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 11 St Andrew Street, Pointe-du-Chêne, NB. Interment will take place in Saint-Joseph Cemetery in Shediac.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Florence may be made to Vestiaire St Joseph Inc. / Shediac Regional Food Bank or the donor’s local food bank.
Funeral arrangements are under the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396, Main Street, Shediac, NB (506-532-3297).
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com