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Kenneth LeBlanc Obituary

LeBLANC, Reverend Kenneth A. Of Natick and Plymouth, January 20, 2010. Beloved son of the late Edgar J. and Claire (Trudeau) LeBlanc. Loving brother of Lisa Custodio of Natick, Jeannine Gilmore of Northbridge, Denise Josselyn of Natick, Julie Manchester of Natick, Marie LeBlanc of Northborough, Janet LeBlanc of California, Roger LeBlanc of NY, Gerard LeBlanc of CT and Roland LeBlanc. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours at the Brasco and Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM, on Thursday, Jan. 28th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Services at Saint Peter's Church, 86 Court Street, Plymouth will begin with the Reception of Rev. LeBlanc on Friday at Noon where he will lay in state through 9 p.m. A Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. Committal Services and Interment will follow in the LeBlanc Family Lot at Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Pond Street, Natick, Saturday at 3 p.m. Condolences may be sent online through Father LeBlanc's Book of Memoriesat www.brascofuneralhome.com. Expressions of sympathy and Mass Cards may also be sent to St. Peter's Rectory, 81 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360, c/o: Lisa & Jeannine. Donations in memory of Fr. LeBlanc may be made to his charities of choice: Opus Bono Sacerdotii, 3430 East Jefferson Ave., Suite 309, Detroit, MI 48207 or the "San Damiano Center", P.O. Box 94, Natick, MA 01760. Brasco And Sons Memorial Waltham 781-893-6260

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 27, 2010.

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March 13, 2010

Father LeBlanc said my husband's burial mass at Our Lady's on a very
snow-stormy day in Dec. '92. Many times he got out to help the funeral
personnel push the hearse car through
the snow. He also made everyone feel at ease at Fred's wake. God bless
Father LeBlanc.
Irene Wright, Waltham, MA

John & Linda Mertz

February 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ken. My husband was a classmate at Loras College in Dubuque, IA, and I was in the Clarke-Loras Singers with Fr. Ken and traveled thru Europe with him. He was a very special man and valued his faith deeply. We will miss his presence at our class reunions. John and LInda Mertz, West Bend, IA

Mary-Jo Capone

February 1, 2010

We were deeply saddened to hear of Father's passing. A very kind and gentle man.

roberta burke

February 1, 2010

My name is Roberta Burke of Waltham Mass I am trying to find out if Kenneths brother Roger is the one I know the one I know was in Viet Nam war we were all friends Linda Melanson lots of us from Cushing street

February 1, 2010

It is with deepest sympathy that we hear of Fr. Ken's passing. We did many Youth Group programs with him when he was at St. Michael's and we were serving at St. Ann's in Marlborough. He was a good and faithful servant of the Lord. May God hold him in the palm of His hand. +Deacon Dick and Pearl Martino

Katrina

January 31, 2010

We offer our deepest sympathy. When tragedy strikes and takes the life of our loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. Your tears are not unnoticed by the Creator of Life. Never was it his purpose for our human lives to be taken away. Although your deep pain will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot." Psalm 147:3.

Angela BUdrow

January 30, 2010

Dear LeBlanc Family, I can not be there with you all, although my family from Gloucester will be. Please know how much my heart aches for all of you! Ken has remained a Dear friend all these years. I have so many wonderful memories of all of you at your family home in Natick. And MANY memories of time at my parents home in Gloucester. He loved to visit and my parents always tried to have his favorite "Lobster" sandwich for him. He was always there as a friend and spiritual advisor to myself and family. I have lots of special memeories at our family gatherings, weddings & baptisims. He was wonderful and only as Ken could be(because he knew us all so well) and lead a very touching, beautiful and personal funeral mass for my mom Betty. Most recently, even though he had been ill, he, with another family friend, made a 3 hour trip north in a snow storm to be with my family and I when we lost my son Matthew to a horrible accident. I tried to reach him many times since that accident (3/2/08) but now I realize why he couldn't respond. He was a special man and person. I will miss him as many will. Please accept my condolences. I know he, my mom Betty, Marie, your parents, my brother-in-law Brian and Matthew are all together in Heaven. Love to you all. Sincerely, Angela(D'Amico) Budrow and Anna

Shannon Hodge

January 30, 2010

Fr. Ken will always hold a special place in my heart. No act of generosity was too great or small. I looked forward to him marrying me one day, and Christening my children, but now I know his blessings are with us all still. He was nothing short of the most sincere and gentle man I've ever met.

paul leblanc

January 29, 2010

Love you.. I'll be there tomorrow,... only for you. I tried desperately at times to contact you. You'll always be ONE of my fondest and pure memories. thank you for all the times we had and Say hi to Grandpa and Grandma. Pray for me, any everyone, I hope to see you in heaven. Love ya Uncle Kenny..Wish I could of taken some of your pain as a cross for you. Bye

Joan Mercier Grady

January 29, 2010

Kenny, we were cousins together and played over Memeres house. Together with Charlie Donna, and Jane we had a lot of fun. Those are memories that will never go away. Now you and Aunt Alice will travel the new road together.

Gloria LeBlanc

January 28, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Marie Flaherty

January 28, 2010

We here at St. Peter's were blessed and fortunate to have Father Ken as our Pastor. He was a kind and caring man and enjoyed being with people, whether coming to dinner or playing his guitar for us at the Parish Picnic. We have missed him and prayed for him during his illness. We will continue to keep him in our prayers and thoughts.

Sue (Sousa) Kurtz

January 28, 2010

Father was my dearest friend. He has been my mentor and my voice of reason since I was in junior high at St. Michael's in Hudson. He married my husband and me in 1993 and is the Godfather to one of my children. He has always been there for me. He was a great, great man, and I miss him terribly. My prayers continue to be with his dearest sisters, Lisa and Jeannine, who have loved him as only sisters could!

January 27, 2010

Dear LeBlanc family,
I just wanted to let you know that your pain is felt by many. Having had many dealings with father Ken I can honestly say that he will be missed. May you find strength in knowing that he is going home to his heavenly father and that his work here was done.
Nancie D.
Framingham, MA

Richard & Ann Bowler

January 27, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family. We loved Fr. Ken and had been on several pilgrimages with him, had him to our home for dinner. We spent quite a bit of time with him in Italy and Portugal and enjoyed his company immensely. He was a very holy man and he has suffered terribly with his cancer. God Bless him.
Richard & Ann Bowler
Arlington, MA

Laura (Svenningsen)Rogaishio

January 26, 2010

Father LeBlanc was the nicest priest I ever knew!I knew him from my self destructive teen years,which he guided me down the right path to have faith in GOD,and It turned my life around,Completely!
I was Married In St.Michaels ,As well as my Deceased sister Jill,who also had deep respect for Father. He also Baptized my son,Jacob.And Jill's son,My nephew,Mathew.Father Ken will forever be in my heart and Prayers!
GOD Bless Him and ALL his Family&Loved ones.
Laura(Svenningsen)Rogaishio

Fr. Leblanc's Favorite Chocolate Shop in Paris!

Michael, Judy, Meghan & Jessica Rice

January 26, 2010

We were very blessed to have had Father Leblanc as a Dear Friend and Priest. His friendship touched our lives and we were lucky to have known him. He will be with us always, as our prayers and love will be with him. I hope that it comforts your family to know that he was so special in so many lives.
Mike, Judy, Meghan & Jessica Rice
Medway, MA

Michelle Kelly

January 26, 2010

Father LeBlanc married us in 1994 at St. Michael's church and we both attended HCHS. He had such an impact on my life. He will be missed. My prayers are with you.

Meg Deane

January 26, 2010

Father LeBlanc married my former husband and me in 1991 and my sister and her husband in 1992. I also attended school at St. Michael's and Hudson Catholic High School. We have many pleasant memories and he will be missed.

January 26, 2010

Father LeBlanc married my husband and me 26 years ago. I still remember his booming voice, and how he almost made me laugh in the middle of the ceremony
Karen Callahan
Marlboro, MA

Dee Jordan

January 26, 2010

Dear family, I am from Hudson and have fond memories of Father LeBlanc, he was a kind and gentle soul. I'm sure he will be missed by many. He must be needed in heaven! May the Lord see you through this very difficult time. With fond memories...Dee Hickey Jordan Hudson,Ma.

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