James R. "Jas" LeBlanc

Of Reading, formerly of Wakefield, June 22, 2008 at age 86. Beloved husband for 59 years of the late Eleanor (Samsel) LeBlanc. Devoted father of Carol Cristiano of Tewksbury and the late Susan Kramer. Cherished "Bumpy" of Mark Cristiano and his wife Kathy, Michelle Cristiano, all of N. Reading, Kristi Reddington and her fiance Ryan Anderson, Patrick and Michael Kramer, all of Reading. Great grandfather of Ryan, Tyler, Alyssa and Jacob. Dear brother of Walter LeBlanc and his wife Tina of TX, Charles LeBlanc and his wife Lois of CA, and the late Roy, Wilfred, John and twin brother Louis LeBlanc. World War II U.S. Army Veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart. A Funeral Service celebrating Jas' life will be held on Friday at 7 pm in the Chapel of the Joseph Doherty - Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St., READING. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours, Friday prior to the Service from 4-7 pm. Parking attendants will be available. At the request of the family, please omit flowers and make donations in memory of Jas to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions or to send a memorial condolence www. josephdohertyfuneralhome.com Doherty - Barile Family Funeral Homes Reading - Stoneham 781.944.1589