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Ronald LeBlanc Obituary
Lefty had a long career in the paper container manufacturing industry having worked at Robertson Paperbox for many years and was currently the purchasing manager at Atlantic Packaging in Norwich.
He was well known for his involvement with sports as a fastpitch softball player and basketball player and also as the coach of the Al Abraham's baseball team in the Norwich City League for many years.
He was wonderful man with a great sense of humor, who was well known and well loved by many, but most of all, he was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne LeBlanc of Norwich; three sons, Stephen LeBlanc and wife, Sandie, of North Stonington, Daniel LeBlanc and wife, Debra, of Norwich and Kenneth LeBlanc and wife, Lynn, of Oxford; one daughter, Linda Mullin and husband, Sherwin, of Hamden; and several grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother, Ernest "Jr." LeBlanc.
The funeral will assemble at 8:45 a.m. Friday, at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave., Norwich, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 156 Providence St., Taftville. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening, Thursday, Sept. 12, at the funeral home.
Donations in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald LeBlanc
Vivian and Lisa Snurkowski
September 21, 2013
Jeanne,I am so sorry to hear of Lefty's death. He was a great guy. Lisa and I are away and just found out. So sorry for you and your family's loss. Please tell Deb and Danny we are thinking of them at this time.
September 19, 2013
Jeanne - You are so right...the words just don't exist to explain how we could both lose the loves of our lives so close together. My heart is broken and it aches for our children. I pray that peace will someday find a place in our hearts.
In Deepest Sympathy, Susan and Family
Matthew Walker
September 16, 2013
Dear Mrs. LeBlanc and family -
Please accept my belated sympathies on the passing of your husband, Coach Lefty LeBlanc. As you may recall, I spent most of my time in the Norwich City League as an opponent of Al Abraham's. I can tell you pitching against Lefty's teams - with all the talent he assembled year in, year out -was always a formidable challenge. My recollection is that Lefty was a fierce competitor who loved to win while on the field. Off the field, he was a gentleman - and such a likeable character - as well as a father figure to so many players that player for or against him; he was an institution in that league for so many years. One year, in 1983 as I recall, I had the pleasure to play for Lefty when he assembled an all-star caliber team to play in the Eastern Seaboard Tournament in College Park, Maryland following one of Al Abraham's Chmpionship seasons (I believe in 1983). This was well before many of the college wood bat leagues and I recall the talent level and competition at that tournament was the equivalent of a D-I baseball experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my one-week stay as a pitcher - and during that time established the beginning of a life-long intermittent friendship with your husband when I would see him from time to time over the next 30 years. Lefty was a true baseball guy to the bone. He loved the game beyond words, but more importantly he formed so many relationships over the decades doing something he truly loved. I can't think of anything more admirable.
May God Bless you all during this difficult time. In my view, the loss of Lefty is a huge one to the storied history of Eastern Connecticut Baseball.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Walker
East Lyme
Madeleine (Deslandes) Frigault
September 15, 2013
Dear Jeanne:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. You are in my prayers.
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Kathi Kelley
September 14, 2013
Sending my deepest sympathy to you Jeanne and your family for your loss.
September 14, 2013
To the Leblanc family, I've had the opportunity to meet and work with your husband and dad. It was a pleasurable experience. Rest in peace Lefty.
Todd and Michelle
September 13, 2013
Dear Jeanne and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. I'll always remember being your flower girl. Jo-Ann and David Dorn
nicole bissonette/manfredi
September 13, 2013
I am so saddened to hear of lefty leblanc, He was a wonderful man.and i went to school with his daughter. .lefty you worked with my mom carol bissonette/burdick and my stepdad robert burdick at robertson paperbox. i will always remember you and every time i see a shining star i will now its you looking down on us from heaven amen.
September 13, 2013
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I worked with "Lefty" for many years. Always loved and respected him and will think of him often and fondly for the rest of my life. Our deepest sympathies, Mark Finley and family
Richard Quinn
September 13, 2013
Condolences to the Le Blanc family. Grew up in Norwich, Lefty was two years ahead of me at NFA. Became involved in softball, certainly not at Lefty's level, but you could ALWAYS count on Lefty as being a class act, regardless of any outcome of any game or situation. He was just a neat guy, and a pleasure to know. God bless.
John Turner ECML Commissioner
September 13, 2013
Mrs. Leblanc and Family:
The Eastern Connecticut Major League extends it deepest sympathy at a very difficult time. Lefty will always be remembered in the ECML as he was a founding member. Lefty was respected by all members and will always be remembered for his leadership on the Executive Board, his competiveness on the Field and most importantly his compassion for all who played.
Robert Marquis
September 13, 2013
Ms Leblanc. So sorry for your loss. I worked with lefty for many years. A true friend I will always miss.God bless.
September 12, 2013
Dear Jeanne and Family,
Don and I send our Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Don and Doreen Dugas
Cape Coral, FL 33904
frank obuchowski
September 12, 2013
great family in Greeneville
Tom & LeAnn Baillargeon
September 12, 2013
Jeanne, Danny, Steve, Ken and Linda, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Lefty had a positive impact on my life and the lives of many other young men. He will be sorely missed. May God bless Lefty and all of you.
The Family of Wilda Fournier Snyder
September 12, 2013
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband and father.
gary houle
September 12, 2013
Steve and family sorry for your lose
Donald and Charlotte Leblanc
September 12, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss Ronald and our prayer are with you and your family. Love Donald and Charlotte.
David Piela
September 12, 2013
Mrs. LeBlanc, Steve, and all of Lefty's Family,
Wonderful summertime memories of dusty baseball fields and Lefty and Al Abraham's. His and your family's committment gave so many of us the chance to keep playing the game we loved. Lefty will always be a good man in my book. My most sincere condolences to you all.
Jim & Shirley Hammel
September 12, 2013
To Dan, Deb, & Kath & all the Leblanc family, we are sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Cherish the all wonderful memories.
September 12, 2013
Jeanne, my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Lefty. I have fond memories of you and Lefty.
Sincerely
Goergia Tracey
Rosemarie Lavallee Kalin
September 12, 2013
Jeanne it was with great sadness that I heard of Lefty's passing. May God give you and your family strength in the days ahead.
September 12, 2013
My family's prayers go out to the LeBlanc family at this difficult time. Mr. LeBlanc will be sorely missed. I had the unique opportunity to compete against his teams in the old city league and have my son play for him in the ECML. His love for the game had not changed despite the passage of time. Steve,Dan and Ken my thoughts and prayers go to you and your families.
Mike Blanchard and family
Barry Card
September 12, 2013
Dan,Deb,Catherine,mom
My thoughts and prays are with you all at this time and i hope you all are doing the best you can at this time.I always enjoyed seeing dad at the SAINT B and Green devil softball games and talking to him.Always a gentleman.
Daniel Tamborra
September 12, 2013
I will always remember coaching against Lefty in the Big League behind Norwich Tech.It was an honor to be his assistant coach for all stars down in New Jersey. In recent years I would look forward to seeing Lefty and talking baseball with him.My condolences to his family.
Ken Thibeault
September 12, 2013
Dear Jeanne & Family, I was sad to learn of Lefty's passing. We lost a wonderful man who did so much for others. My condolences to all of you.
September 12, 2013
Jeanne. So sorry for your loss.
Hector Richards, Mill Valley, CA
Jim (Beav, Langy) Lanteigne
September 12, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of Mr. LeBlanc's passing. My condolences to the family, especilly Steve, Dan, and Ken, your dad was a great guy and coach.
Carmella Ververis
September 12, 2013
So sad to hear of Lefty's passing, he was a great guy... we all had lots of fun years on Reynolds Road. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill & Marie St. Amour
September 12, 2013
Jeanne,
We are saddened to hear of Lefty's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patrick McQuillan
September 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to Danny and the entire Leblanc family during this difficult time.
September 12, 2013
To the Leblanc family, my condolences on the passing of "Lefty" I always had great respect for him as a person
and his wonderful athletic legacy. Cas G
September 12, 2013
Dear Ken and Lynne, Nigel and I are so very sorry for your loss. It is such shock, certainly, and a terribly hard time right now for all of you, especially your Mom, Jeanne. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
God Bless and keep you all. Sue and Nigel
September 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Glenn & Beth LeBlanc
September 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Sherry Suplita
Carmen Frank Coletti
September 12, 2013
Jean and family, am sorry to hear of Lefty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Kim Itsou
September 12, 2013
Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Joe LeBlanc
September 12, 2013
Jeanne & family,
Our paths go in may directions.
Your lives have been obviously filled with many rewards. Please accept my condolences on the passing of Ronald
Mr.& Mrs.Michael Benoit
September 12, 2013
We are so sorry for your lost, my husband always talks about his baseball couch.He will be sadly missed.
Sean Ladyga
September 12, 2013
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family,
September 12, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Cassie Fedeli
September 11, 2013
Ken & Lynn - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Losing a parent is very hard as I am going through this myself as I just lost my mother 3 weeks ago. May you both find comfort and faith in the days to come. God Bless.
Dawn Corica
September 11, 2013
Deepest sympathies.
Dawn Corica
September 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
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