Joseph Leblanc — Yarmouth

LeBLANC, Joseph Louis – age 75, Hebron, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2018 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born November 28, 1942 in Surette’s Island, he was a son of the late David A. and Ann Estelle (Fitzgerald) LeBlanc. Joseph worked as a scallop fisherman for a number of years and he was a member of the Native Council of Nova Scotia. He enjoyed woodworking, bingo and his dog, Nemo. He is survived by sons, Joseph L. LeBlanc (Amanda Warner), Lloydminster, AB; Dwayne W. LeBlanc (Angie Rushton), Dartmouth; Darren F. LeBlanc (Darcy Tower), Malagash; three grandchildren; a special nephew, Edward (Jennifer) Muise, Hebron. Also surviving are brothers, David LeBlanc, Harvey LeBlanc, both of Yarmouth; Edward (Ida) LeBlanc, Tusket, as well as a sister, Jeanette (Bobby) Muise, Yarmouth. Aside from his parents, Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Deborah V. (Langthorne) LeBlanc and a sister, Annie Moulaison. Visitation took place from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth with prayers at 8 p.m., where memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 4 at Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, Yarmouth, Father Henry Smolenaars officiated. Interment followed in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net