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Edward LeBlanc Obituary
Edward was the devoted husband of Donna (Benton) LeBlanc for 34 years. He was a cherished father to Julia Earley (Erik), Ashley Hudson, Charlotte Vandervoort (Jeremy), Joshua LeBlanc, and Patrick LeBlanc. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Tyler and Nolan Earley, Merritt Vandervoort, Joshua Jr., Logan, and Karter Hudson, Colton and Corbin LeBlanc, and Ty Hogans (Kaitlyn) and Ashleigh Bean Hignight (Jacob). He was also a proud great-grandfather to Alice, Christine, and Sam Hogans, and Waylon Hignight.
Edward is survived by his sisters Mary Ellen LeBlanc and Dianna LeBlanc of Rutland, VT, JoAnne Sheridan of Arlington, TX, and Norma Lacroix of Timoth, VT.
SSGT LeBlanc was a dedicated veteran of the United States Army, serving 20 years over a 42-year period, including multiple deployments with the 1729th Maintenance Company of the Maryland National Guard in Havre de Grace. He was particularly proud of his 13-month deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005. In addition to his military service, Edward worked as a civilian security guard for the Department of Defense for over 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Red Cross.
Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working outdoors. He also loved traveling to Texas, Vermont, and Minnesota to visit family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:45 AM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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Donna LeBlanc
December 14, 2024
Donna LeBlanc
December 14, 2024
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Charlotte VanDervoort
December 11, 2024
My dad was always down for adventures and travel and I definitely inherited those genes. He loved visiting family, meeting new people, helping others, and eating good food. We especially shared a love of breakfast any time of day as well as southern food! So many of my memories of him are from our adventures together (DC, Block Island, roadtrip from MD to Vermont, even the Alamo) and going out to breakfast. He was also known to spoil pets rotten. Give me 5. more. minutes.
Donna LeBlanc
December 10, 2024
Instead of flowers, Ed would suggest fishing. He loved matching the hatch!
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Donna LeBlanc
December 10, 2024
Ed walked into my place of employment, SatoTravel on 8/25/1987. We were closing out ticket office, and he needed transportation to return home. (Ft. Drum. NY. He had completed a 3 month training program (PLDC) to add to list his military qualifications. Rather than walk away, since the last flight had departed BWI, he looked at me, asked my name, and the rest is history. We married on 9/15/1990.
Rest easy my love. I miss you with every heartbeat.
Erik Earley
December 10, 2024
I have many memories of Ed "Dad". There was a constant thread amongst most all of those memories. That thread was, Ed would give you the shirt off his back, he would change a tire in the rain for a stranger, he would sacrifice things he wanted to get done just so he could help make sure you get help doing whatever it was that you needed. He was a servant solider. He wanted best for those around him and he worked to lift you up. He'd give you his last dollar if you needed it, even if he didn't know where his next one would come from. We will celebrate his life soon, until then..."Outta Here!"
Richard Hom
December 9, 2024
Ed was one of the best soldiers I had the privilege of serving with on Iraq on our deployment. He was always good for a laugh. One time I ran into him a Golden Corral he ran over and gave me a big kiss and hug. I love this man always
Ron Riemer
December 9, 2024
Ed once told me about a vistor to his parents in Vermont that gave him a copy of a National Geographic magazine. Ed looked through that magazine as a kid in Vermont, and decided than and there that he wanted to see the world, to see people and places so different and new that are different than the Vermont home he knew then.
James Benton
December 9, 2024
Miss you Ed. You did good to everybody you came in contact with.
Ashley
December 9, 2024
Will miss ur laugh. Love u dad.
Ronald McFarland
December 9, 2024
Rip buddy. Slow hand salute. Miss camping and hunting together in Western md
Susan Earley
December 9, 2024
I will remember Ed as being a kind and soft spoken person. My late husband and I shared many delightful Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings with Ed and Donna at Erik and Julia´s home. I am saddened at his passing, but feel privileged to have known this good man. My condolences to his entire family. He will be missed.
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