Mary M. LeBlanc

1949 - 2023

Mary M. LeBlanc (nee Pearson)
1949 - 2023
Surrounded by the love of her family, Mary LeBlanc (nee Pearson) passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Regina, Saskatchewan at the age of 74 years.
In addition to leaving a large group of loved ones behind to carry on her memory, Mary left an positive impact in the community. Mary came to Estevan almost 40 years ago and immediately took on a central role in our city. At one time, her aptly named 'The Old Homestead Family Restaurant' was one of the very few restaurants in town and was likely visited, at one time or another, by many in the community. Not only did every one of Mary's family members, at some point, work in the restaurant - including visiting relatives from across Canada - Mary came to embrace so many of her customers as extensions of her own family.
Mary would come to marry a late-found love of her life in Ross LeBlanc, also recently passed. Together, they provided love, stability and support for siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Mary LeBlanc has left a mark on many of us and set an example for the boundless limits that compassion and generosity can offer. She was loved dearly by so many, a testament to the life she lived and the legacy and example she leaves behind for several generations of friends and relatives.
She will be laid to rest here in Estevan, near her late husband and beside her mother, Jeannie Gordon, who was laid to rest here in 2009. As Mary's chapter closes, know that her memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all that knew her, while the example of setting a foundation for a family to live and grow will certainly be passed on to the many generations of family that follow in her footsteps.
Mary will forever be remembered by her family: children, Ken Pearson, Chris (Kristy) Pearson and Kim Pearson; grandchildren, Jessica Pearson, Bailey Pearson, Cory Pearson, Autumn Pearson and Chantel (Levi) Cossette (great grandchildren, Eva and Remi); siblings, Ken Anson, Jim Anson, Jeannie Anson (Randy Laminman), Susan Anson (Rob Hancock) and Mike Anson. Mary will also be deeply missed by Ross's family: her stepchildren, Gwen (Jan) Nijman, Marlin (Lucille) LeBlanc and Jason (Sherrill) LeBlanc; step grandchildren, Megan, Marci and Gracie LeBlanc, Deanna (Chris) Tarnes (step great grandchildren, Emily and Jordyn), Scott (Seraph) Nijman and Josh LeBlanc as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Ross LeBlanc; parents, Ken and Adrianna "Jeannie" Anson (nee Gordon); brother Frank Anson and step granddaughter Kelsey LeBlanc.
The Celebration of Life was held on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK with Pastor Daniel Krauss officiating. The interment was held at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. Mary's family invited everyone to join them for the lunch reception at the Royal Canadian Legion (large hall) following the interment.
In memory of Mary, please make donations to Envision Counselling and Support Centre, 1308 7 St, Estevan, SK S4A 2A5.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for Mary's family - Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.