Amy Louise LeBlanc

Arlington, MA - With hearts heavy with sorrow, we announce the passing of Amy LeBlanc on June 27, 2023, of complications from pancreatic cancer. She spent the last six weeks of her life being lovingly cared for by the staff of the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA. Amy is survived by her mother, Patricia LeBlanc, of Hollis, NH; her siblings Theresa LeBlanc and Tim LeBlanc, both of Nashua, NH; Annette (LeBlanc) Cate and her husband Robert, of Pepperell, MA; Suzanne (LeBlanc) Price and her husband Mark Gardner, of Nashville, TN; and Karen LeBlanc and Justin Nobel, of Germantown, NY. She also leaves two very beloved nephews, David and James Cate, of Pepperell, MA. Amy was preceded in death by her father, Clifford T. LeBlanc Sr., and her brother, Clif T. LeBlanc Jr.

Amy Louise LeBlanc was born on July 17, 1958 to Patricia (Mueller) and Clifford LeBlanc, in Dover, DE. and grew up in Waltham, MA, graduating Waltham High School in 1976. She earned her B.A. in Anthropology from UMass Amherst in 1990. She worked primarily in medical labs and offices, and lived most of her adult life in Arlington, MA. Her final place of employment was Lexington Eye Associates in Arlington, where she leaves many friends.

Amy was an avid reader and a member of a bookclub with some longtime friends. She liked biographies of figures in American history, the novels of Jane Austen, and a variety of contemporary fiction. She was a zealous fan of any tv show featuring Gordon Ramsey. She was a faithful viewer of PBS' news programs and considered herself a serious "news junkie". She loved to discuss politics and current events and always held true to her compassionate and optimistic worldview. Amy loved seeing her friends, but above all she cherished intimate family dinners, birthday celebrations, and especially summer cookouts at her brother's and sister's homes.

Amy cared deeply about nature and the state of the planet. She loved the ocean and also took special joy in walking through the wildflower fields of Minuteman Park. She had a lifelong connection to Walden Pond, where its beauty and tranquility restored her spirit with an inner peace to live each day with love and acceptance. Her strong-willed nature helped her accept her terminal cancer diagnosis with bravery and grace. Not one for self-pity, instead her concern was for her loved ones' feelings. She remained cheerful and complained very little, never giving in to despair. True to how she lived her life, she fought her disease with courage and the inner peace that gave her strength.

As a sister, daughter, and friend, Amy was caring, unselfish, and generous. We will miss her laughter and bubbly sense of humor. We will miss our conversations - she was intelligent and independent-minded. Above all, Amy was a gentle and beautiful soul, and we will miss her every day. She will remain forever in our hearts, a precious and devoted daughter, and a beloved and cherished sister.

"The mind can go in a thousand directions,

but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.

With each step, the wind blows.

With each step, a flower blooms."

-Thich Nhat Hanh