Obituary of Claude LeBlanc

Mr. Joseph Louis Claude LeBlanc was born in Moncton on July 15, 1958. Claude is the son of Jean-Paul LeBlanc and the Late Isabel (MacLellan) LeBlanc.

Claude was a kind hearted, loving and simple man, who always treated others the way he wanted to be treated.  All he needed was his family, his work and his cottage. He was  the give the shirt off his back type of man, one who would do anything to help everyone whenever he could.  He was the kind of man that who, once you made friends with; you were friends for life. He especially had a soft spot for his friends from the cottage and from St. Patrick's in Moncton.

Claude attended schools in Moncton and he graduated from Fredericton High School, he later attended Moncton Community College (NBIT) and earned a degree in accounting. In 1981, Claude began work with JD Irving Ltd. in Sawmill and Woodlands division and he worked there for 36 years; loving every moment of it. He was always proud to stay one step ahead of the game.

He had an undeniable passion for sailing and anything involving his home away from home in Pointe-du-Chêne. He would spend all winter in anticipation of the time when he could return to his cottage.

Claude was a wonderful husband and father. He was so very proud of his boys and did everything he could to help them along the way. If he had a life motto, it would have definitely been Family First - Always. Whether it was teaching the boys how to do their taxes, carpentry or plumbing (but never electrical - that was a fire hazard.) or just simply spending time all together, just the four of them. That was all he needed.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Claude LeBlanc of Sussex Corner, who passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2017 at the age of 59.

He will live on in the hearts of his beloved wife, Carolyn; their sons: Donald and his wife Kristen of South Daytona, FL and Michel and Kira Smith of Sussex Corner; his father, Jean-Paul of Fredericton; His sisters: Anne-Marie Arsenault  of Moncton and Pauline Theriault and her husband Marc of Rothesay; his brothers: Donald and his wife Monique of Fredericton and Mark and Janice Goguen of Moncton; his sister-in-law, Rejeanne Dallaire of Moncton and his brother-in-law, Fred Goguen of Moncton; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.

He is predeceased by his Mother, Isabel; his twin sister, Claire Gallant; his sister, Bernice Goguen and his brother, Owen.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176).  

A Mass of Christian Burial in honor of Claude’s life will be held from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:00 am. 

If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has requested support for the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf, (www.pointeduchene.com).