Joseph LeBlond
1932-2020
Joseph Aurèle LeBlond, Abercrombie, NS. On August
26, 2020, Joe, age 87, passed away peacefully in the Aberdeen
Hospital, New Glasgow, NS. Born in Grand Falls, NB on December 10th,
1932, he was the son of the late Alfred and Anna (Godbout)
LeBlond.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Barbara
(MacInnis); daughters, Susan LeBlond Turner (Larry), Abercrombie and
Monique Ballard (Carl), Truro; son, Paul (So Jeo),
Scotsburn. Grandpère had a close
relationship with each of his grandchildren; Aidan Ballard, Elyssa
Ballard, Heather Ballard, Philip Ballard, Josey LeBlond and Ryan
LeBlond. Joe is also survived by sisters,
Anne-Marie LeBlond, Thérèse Michaud, Gertrude
Parent; sisters-in-law, Yvette LeBlond, all of Grand Falls, NB;
Roberta MacInnis Edmond (Lloyd); brothers-in-law John Wayne MacInnis,
all of Port Hawkesbury; Neil (Lolly) MacInnis, Fredericton, and many
nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers Lucien LeBlond, Dr. Oscar
LeBlond; sisters Heddy Robidoux, Juliette Guimont, Claudette LeBlond;
parents-in-law, Neil H. and Agnes MacInnis.
Joe was a graduate of Moncton Tech. He
retired from Scott Paper in 1994 after 28 years. Previously, Joe
worked at Northern Machine Shop Bathurst, Robb Engineering, Nova
Scotia Pulp, Rothesay Paper.
He was a former choir member and Eucharistic Minister at Our
Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the Pictou
County Parkinson Group and participated annually in the Parkinson
SuperWalk. He was also involved with Boy Scouts, Abercrombie Fire Dept
Executive, Cursillo Movement.
Dad was happiest to be working in his garage building
furniture or repairing anything that needed fixing for anyone. He
enjoyed many trips to Grand Falls for family gatherings, the Cape
Breton Cabot Trail, a drink of Crown Royal, and sharing his homemade
fudge. Joe built his home and many pieces of furniture, including the
furniture in the Aberdeen Hospital Chapel. Barb and Joe enjoyed many
road trips, including driving across Canada in 1995.
He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010, but he
never complained and kept going.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gregor MacLean, Charlene Knoester,
4th Floor Nursing Care, and Emergency Room Staff.
Visitation will take place from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Friday,
September 11, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Avenue, New
Glasgow. Those attending must wear a mask and
physical distancing must be respected. A private Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at Stella Maris Church, Pictou at 11am on Saturday,
September 12, Fr. Peter MacDonald officiating. Burial will take place
at the Abercombie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to Parkinson Canada, the Pictou County Food Bank, or a charity
of choice.
Upon reaching the Pearly Gates,
Dad probably said, «Let me fix that creak, and I’ll
add a coat of paint while I’m at it.» Bon Voyage,
Dad. À bientôt.
19322020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joseph LeBlond 19322020..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia