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Joseph Grover "J. Grover", "Buddy" LeBlanc

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Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Joseph LeBlanc Obituary

A resident of Donaldsonville, he passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Baton Rouge. He was 82 and a native of White Castle. He was a retired employee with the USDA with 25 years of service, a property manager of L.N. Folse and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Wednesday, April 29, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church, Donaldsonville, on Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Phil Spano, celebrant. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Wayne Boudreaux LeBlanc, of Donaldsonville; a daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Frank A. Sotile Jr., of Donaldsonville; two grandsons, Frank A. III and Alex Sotile, of Donaldsonville; a sister, Wilma L. LeBlanc, of Plaquemine; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Grover Sr. and Adele Folse LeBlanc; two brothers, Clifford and Leonard LeBlanc; three sisters, Lucille LeBlanc, Marie L. Bahuriak and Elsie L. Amedee. He was a member and past district governor of the White Castle Lions Club and was president of LeBlanc and Co.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2009.

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Cathy Barbier Janet

May 9, 2009

Ms. Wayne,
I've just learned of Mr Buddy. You and your family are in my prayers. I have sooo many fond memories him, our families, and our lives on Adams Drive!
God bless you and Cherie,

Jeffrey Sciortino

May 3, 2009

It was a pleasure and an honor serving in the Lions Club with Mr Buddy.He was an inspiration and always had a kind word of encouragement to say.What a wonderful role model.We should all strive to use his qualities in our daily lives.. Jeff Sciortino

Evette Barbier

May 2, 2009

Ms Wayne & Cherie, I still think about you when I pass the old house on Adams Drive on a visit to Mom & Dad. I'll be praying for you and your family in this challenging time. Mr. Buddy will be missed by us all.

Rachel Heider-Granger

May 1, 2009

Ms. Wayne, Cherie and Frankie,

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy's passing. I know you will miss him but I hope you find comfort in your faith and in good memories. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

CHERYL SANCHEZ

May 1, 2009

MS. WAYNE, CHERIE AND FAMILY,

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MR. BUDDY WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY MANY. I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

LOVE,
CHERYL SANCHEZ

CAMILLA C. GUERCIO

April 30, 2009

MS. WAYNE, CHERIE & FLY.,

I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF MR BUDDY'S DEATH. I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HIM. HE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT PERSON TO OUR FAMILY AND MY DADDY ALWAYS THOUGHT THE WORLD OF HIM. AFTER DAD'S DEATH, MR BUDDY WAS MUCH LIKE A FATHER TO ME AND HAD THE SAME DISPOSITON MY DAD HAD AND I'M CERTAIN THIS IS WHY HE WAS ALWAYS SO SPECIAL TO ME AND MY FAMILY. SORRY I COULD NOT BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME BUT I WILL REMEMBER MR BUDDY AND ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. R.I.P. MR BUDDY AND PLEASE TELL DAD I MISS AND LOVE HIM AS WELL AS I DO YOU!! SURELY HE'LL BE HAPPY TO SEE YOU AND WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS.

WITH ALL MY LOVE & PRAYERS,

CAMILLA C. GUERCIO

The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

April 30, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

MARIAN R. GUERCIO AND FAMILY

April 29, 2009

Mrs. Wayne, Cherie and Family,

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. We would like to express our deepest Sympathy to you'll. Mr. Buddy was such a great person and also a very close friend to my dad Blue Guercio. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless all of you.

Johnny & Dot Valenziano

April 29, 2009

Wayne and Family,
We were very sorry to read about Buddy's passing. I have good memories of times with him.
Our condolences to you Wayne and also Wilma.

April 29, 2009

Wayne, Cherie, Frankie and Family

Our deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. May your faith in God be a comfort to you at this time.

C. J. and Betty Bellina, Donaldsonville, La.

Calvin Bajon

April 29, 2009

Our thoughts are with you, Wayne. I have so many fond memories of Buddy in my early years in White Castle. Catherine's and my prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Julie Callahan Hebert

April 29, 2009

Ms.Wayne,Cherie and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Perry,Julie,Mallory&Micah Hebert

Debbie (Doran) LeBlanc

April 29, 2009

Ms. Wayne and Cherie:

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paige Alleman

April 29, 2009

Mrs. Wayne and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. He was truly a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paige

windy henry

April 29, 2009

Ms. Wayne, Cherie, Frankie, and sons,

i am so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. He was such a good man. I can remember the "girl scout" ventures we went on and mr buddy was always there!!! i will remember the memories always. i will keep ya'll in my thoughts and prayers.

Windy Henry

Melissa Sanchez Bourgoyne

April 29, 2009

Ms. Wayne, Cherie and family:
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. He was a dear friend to my dad. I will always cherish my memories of playing at ya'll house on Adams Dr. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa,Travis, Lexie & Lauren Bourgoyne

Madeline Rogers

April 29, 2009

On behalf of my mother and father, Gerry and John Rogers, I want to say how good Mr. Buddy has been to my family. He was a great friend to my dad and help to my mom and he will be greatly missed.

Carol & Bill Goodwin Jr.

April 29, 2009

We were sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

April 29, 2009

Wayne, Cherie, Frankie and Sons,
My prayers are with all of you doing this extremely sad time. It was a great pleasure to work with Buddy. I will truly miss his visits and wonderful conversations we shared for so many years. He was a special person and I considered him a dear friend. Without him our office will never be the same.

Diana A. Doiron

Celine L. Giroir

April 29, 2009

Mrs. Wayne, Cherie and Family:
My deepest sympathy to you all at this time of your loss. Know that He is in a far better place now. He was such a wonderful person and I know he will be missed my many. Always keep his memories close to your hearts & know that he will be with you and watching you from above.

Maureen Barbier Anastasio

April 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We will all miss his almost daily visits to The Bank of Commerce.

Nicky & Charmelle Guercio

April 29, 2009

Wayne, Cherie, & all of Buddy's loving family:
Our hearts & prayers are with you. May Our Lord Bless You all with strength at this time of such great loss.

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