LeBlanc, Jean Paul, 76, Presque Isle; in New Smyrna Beach, FL, March 15, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, March 28th at 10 a.m. in Presque Isle. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Reception will follow at the K of C Hall in Presque Isle. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
Presque Isle – Jean Paul LeBlanc passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at New Smyrna Beach, Florida at the age of 76. “JP” was born November 1, 1932, in Robichaud Office, New Brunswick, the son of Napolean and Josephine (Porelle) LeBlanc “JP” was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a lifelong Catholic and member of St. Mary’s Parish in Presque Isle, Maine. He worked for 40 years in chemical sales
starting with Canada Packers and retiring from Nutrite Chemical in Maine. He was a founding member and current Chairman of the Board of First Citizens Bank in Maine; founding partner and current President of Atlantic-Pacific Trading Company and current President of the Board of Grand Falls Milling.
JP is survived by his wife, Aurella (Robichaud) LeBlanc of Old Orchard Beach and Presque Isle, ME; his daughters, Diane LeBlanc of Newton, MA; Lynne Bock and her husband Dr. Randall of Newton, MA; sons, Judge Bob LeBlanc and his wife Joanie of Orlando, FL and Paul LeBlanc and his wife Darcy of Westbrook, ME. He loved his five grandchildren Samuel and Eli Bock, Abbigail, Thomas and Josephine LeBlanc very much and enjoyed life with his entire family and friends far and wide. Survivors also include Donald LeBlanc and his wife Germaine of Shediac, NB; Francis LeBlanc and his wife Jeannine of Barachois, NB; Jeanette Belliveau of Buctouche, NB; Juliette Landry and Ed Stevens of Parry Sound, Ont.; Bernard LeBlanc and his wife Helene of Shediac, NB; Cecile Bourque and her husband Eric of Mont Jolie, Quebec; Gilles LeBlanc and his wife Rose of Barachois, NB; Bernice LeBlanc, Lilliane LeBlanc and Loretta LeBlanc, all of Barachois, NB. He is predeceased by brothers Valmont LeBlanc, Fernand LeBlanc and Guy LeBlanc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, March 28th at 10 a.m., 331 Main Street in Presque Isle, ME, with the Rev. Raymond Morency celebrant. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. A reception will follow at the K. of C. Hall.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
