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William LeBlanc Obituary
His wife of 19 years, Margaret M. (Courtney) Savoie LeBlanc, died in 1999. He leaves 9 children: Linda L. Bates of Worcester, Tina M. Ford of Auburn, James S. Savoie, Mark E. LeBlanc, Robert M. Savoie, and Corey W. LeBlanc, all of Millbury, Michael T. LeBlanc of Hemet, CA, Jeffrey A. Savoie of Leicester, and Heidi A. LeBlanc-Payne of Coventry, RI; 25 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers: Alex, Roy, and Robert LeBlanc, all of Millbury, and Thomas LeBlanc of Juneau, AK; 6 sisters: Alice Bierch of Harrington, TX, Jeanne Angel, Anne Trottier, and Rita Jakubiak, all of Millbury, and Dora Harrington and Linda LeBlanc, both of North Grafton; and nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents: Edgar J. and Mary L. (Miller) LeBlanc; a brother, Raymond LeBlanc; and 2 sisters: Rose Moore Thibault and Loretta M. LeBlanc. He was born in Worcester on May 19, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Millbury. He attended Millbury Memorial High School.
Bill was a construction worker for many years at DeSantis Masonry, Shrewsbury, before he retired. He was a member of Local 243, Laborers' International Union of North America, Auburn, and the Worcester Chapter of the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, deep sea fishing, and traveling.
Bill's funeral will be Thursday, October 23, from Turgeon Funeral Home, 56 Main St., with a Funeral Mass at 11 AM in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 10 Waters St. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday evening, October 22, from 5 to 8 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for William LeBlanc
matthew nicholson
November 9, 2008
my deepest sympathy to the leblanc family he will be missed very much he was a awesome person to be around he was a great guy all around i am very sorry for your loss
Jeremiah Flynn
October 25, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss, Bill was such a great guy...the world be be a less better place without him as he was such a nice man who would do anything for seemingly all who knew him - he was so kind to my family. Bill's suffering is over and he is in a better place and in no pain. May he ride in heaven as long as he likes as we all know Bill loved to do. We will miss him so much...I think everyone will....we can't say enough about this man - other then we were fortunate enough to know him. He will never be forgotten and we hope that your memories of him guide you through this this terrible loss now and forever!
Sincerely: Jeremiah & Tonya Flynn
Reenie and Gillian
October 23, 2008
So sorry for your loss. We've known Bill for many years and he was a good friend. Our thoughts are with you.
Debbie Southwick
October 22, 2008
Jeff sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your family...
Karen Monfils
October 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sean and Barbara Miller
October 22, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ronald & Nancy O'Rourke
October 21, 2008
We are sorry for your loss, Bill was such a great guy he was so proud of all his kids. Our fondest memory of Bill is when he would drive through the neighborhood and Corey would be sitting right next to him and the both of them would have the biggest smiles on their faces. We will all miss him dearly.
Ronald & Nancy O'Rourke
Stephen & Sherry Gelardi
October 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Heather O'Rourke
October 20, 2008
LeBlanc and Savoie family
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers
are with you all in your time of grief.
Bill was such a nice guy and he will be missed dearly.
Love,
Heather O'Rourke
Brenda & Sonny Collins
October 20, 2008
To the Leblanc and Savoie Families,
Bill will always be in our hearts. He will be missed very much by everyone who new him. You could not find a better man. He was great to all of us.
Love,
Sonny & Brenda
and Sons
Candice Merrick (Desmarais)
October 20, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss of such a thoughtful man. I am so happy to have had such a wonderful Uncle. He is truly my friend. The entire Merrick family will cherish all the times we spent together, I will Miss him
Mary LeBlanc
October 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your lost. Your dad was a wonderful dad, and Uncle. Infact he was my favorite uncle. Uncle Billy will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He was a great guy, so giving and always willing to help anyone in need. My prays are with you all.
Carol Flynn
October 20, 2008
My condolences go to all of Bill's family, he was a good friend to me and my family for many years. Your Dad has touched many life's especially mine , and it has been a privilege to call him My Friend, and I will be forever thankful to him for being my daughter Gina's Best Friend. We will miss him and keep him in our hearts forever. Remember him how he lived and loved and no, he is riding that Harley now with the wind to his back, and a smile on his face.
Nadine DuBois
October 20, 2008
Savoie & LeBlanc Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with all of you. Bill was a great man. May all your memories bring you comfort.
Nadine (Daniels) DuBois
Steve & Sherry Harper
October 20, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was always very kind and caring. Your Dad use to work with my Dad (Francis Jacques) doing construction work. He always brought a smile to my face. May God give you the strength you all need to bare your loss. You family is in our prayers.
Mr & Mrs Brian Genese
October 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gina Hultgren
October 20, 2008
I am so very sorry for your families loss of such a great man, your dad. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have met and befriended such a wonderful, honest, unselfish person. He is truly my best friend. My family and I will always remember and cherish all the wonderful times we spent together, for he will always be our ( Uncle Bill ).
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