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William E. LeBlanc, Jr. of Revere, formerly of Stoneham, Danvers, Peabody and most recently of Naples. FL, died at the VA Hospice, Unit 2C in Bedford on Friday, October, 21, 2016 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was 83. Mr. LeBlanc was born in Waltham and grew up in Stoneham. He qualified and was accepted as a Stoneham student to the Somerville Regional Vocational School where he graduated after mastering the skills of Cabinet Making and Carpentry. Following graduation in 1952, Mr. LeBlanc immediately joined the US Marine Corps. Bill was a Weapons Instructor at Camp Lejeune and Parris Island. Honorably discharged from active duty in 1955, Bill continued to serve his country in the Marine Ready Reserves. In 1956, he joined the US Auxiliary Air Force, Massachusetts Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Bill served in the Medford Squadron and remained active for 18 years serving throughout the Mass-NH area earning the rank of Lt. Colonel upon his leaving in 1973.
From 1955 through 1962, Mr. LeBlanc was self-employed as a custom builder in both residential and commercial building and remodeling. Beginning in 1962 and continuing throughout 1973, Mr. LeBlanc was employed as a carpenter, locksmith, and lead carpenter foreman. He worked at First National Bank of Boston as well as New England Deaconess Hospital. In 1973, he worked for Cabot, Cabot, & Forbes, Boston and held the title of Supervisor of Technical Services Group Operations until his retirement in 1999.
Mr. LeBlanc was a lifetime member of the Andover Sportsman Club of Andover where he formerly served for many years as Rifle Range Director, and was a member of the Andover Sportsman Club Board of Directors.
Mr. LeBlanc is survived by his wife, Joanne T. (Morretti) Bonura of Revere with whom he shared a blended family of children and grandchildren. He leaves his children; Bill LeBlanc, III and his fiancée, Donna Ring of Billerica, Melanie (LeBlanc) Wellcome and her husband, Christopher of Andover, Sean LeBlanc and his wife, Victoria of Reading, and Eamon LeBlanc and his wife Allison of Reading. He also leaves one step-daughter, Tara (Bonura) Lagomarsino and her husband, Steven of Shrewsbury. Mr. LeBlanc also leaves his grandchildren: Alanna (MacDonald) Newland and her husband, Phil of Reading, Matthew and Andrew LeBlanc, both of Reading, Jackson LeBlanc, Janey LeBlanc, and Katie Faye LeBlanc, all of Reading. Mr. LeBlanc also leaves one step-grandson, Vincent Lagomarsino of Shrewsbury.
Mr. LeBlanc was the son of the late William Everett and Irene (Dorian) LeBlanc. He is also survived by his sole sibling, Mrs. Jan (LeBlanc) DeFeo and her husband, William of Nashua, NH. Mr. LeBlanc also leaves two nieces, Nancy Markuson and her husband, David of Burlington and Sandra Swanson and her husband, Philip of Hague, NY, a grand-niece, Kristin Markuson and a grand-nephew, Erik Markuson, both of Burlington as well as a number of LeBlanc cousins, blended family inlaws, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple Street, Lynn on Saturday at 10 AM followed by a Memorial Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple Street, Lynn at 11 AM. Burial of ashes with Military Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery Everett. Memorial Visiting Hours on Friday from 5-8 PM. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider donation in Bill's memory to the V.A. Bedford, MA Hospice, Unit 2C, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
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October 28, 2016
Donald Hussey
I enjoyed getting to know Bill at the range he was a wealth of knowege and was always willing to share it with me.
October 28, 2016
Joanne,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and
Love to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marg MacDonald
October 28, 2016
Doug Cooper
I was fortunate to have spent many happy times with Bill at the Andover Sportsmen's Club. He will be missed.
October 25, 2016
Mark
Melanie,
The measure of a man can be the legacy he leaves. You and Alanna are a tremendous legacy for him. I am quite certain he could not have been more proud of anyone than you.
May he rest in the heavenly peace he brought to this earthly world.
Semper Fidelis.
October 25, 2016
Dave Morton
Joanne so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Bill was a good man and I was fortunate to have known him. We will miss him.
October 25, 2016
Kathy ,victor & louie schraffa
Our deepest sympathies to the Leblanc family and Bill's wife Joanne (& her daughter). We will never forget seeing him at his grandsons' Matt and Andrew's birthday's, communions', etc. May he rest in peace. Love Kathy,Victor and Louie
October 25, 2016
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 25, 2016
Gina Downing
To Melanie, Billy, Sean, Eamon and Family,
We have lost another "Neighborhood Angel", bet they're all up there having a cookout! I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers in this difficult time. I am sorry I will not be able to make the services. This Grammy has babysitting duty both Friday and Saturday. I feel bad I can't make it. I Love you all very, very much. Kisses and Hugs
October 25, 2016
Tony Aftuck
Saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We have been pals for a long time and have had many fun times together. Bill will be missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 25, 2016
Inna
Dear Melanie,
Extending my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Inna
October 24, 2016
to a wonderful brother-in-law....we enjoyed your many stories and your loving heart...you were a very kind, sincere and honorable man and we were blessed to have had you in our family for such a short time....we will miss you and may you rest in peace till we all meet again......love Rosanne & Jim
October 24, 2016
Donna Ring
A true gentleman, and wonderful father. I will always cherish the time we spent at "the club" shooting the breeze as much, or more than our firearms. He will be missed by many.
October 24, 2016
judy hynes
Deepest sympathy to all. Bill was someone I so admired. He was a wonderful husband to my friend Joanne. A husband she could count on, and she a wife who made life unpredictable, but in a most fun, exciting & loving way. I am so fortunate to have been a part of their short but loving life together.. I am so sorry for your loss........judy hynes
October 24, 2016
Dear Melanie,
Your father was such an accomplished man - and his service to our country so impressive. Many thanks for sharing his obituary with me. You and your entire family are in my heart and prayers. Sending all my love,
Lu
October 24, 2016
provi lane
Pleaset accept our condolences for your loss. It was an honor to have known such a great guy. He will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Don & Provi
October 24, 2016
Patricia Wheeler
Offering my deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time.
October 24, 2016
Judith Faino
Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Judy and Jim Faino
October 24, 2016
Laura Cintolo
So sorry for your loss, Bill was a great guy. Laura, Alex and Dominic
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