Candace "Candy" LeBlanc

Candace "Candy" LeBlanc, 70, passed away suddenly on June 8, 2024, of natural causes. She was born September 8, 1953, to Maynard "Stub" and Marlene Hilliard. She graduated from Lake Region Union High School in Orleans in 1971. On May 27, 1972, she married Maurice LeBlanc of Barton. They moved several times in their first few years of marriage and started a family, finally settling down in St. Albans. During their 52 years of marriage, they made many wonderful memories including: Raising their 3 children; starting their own business, Maurice's Service Center on October 21, 1982, of which they, along with their three children were still operating together until the time of her passing; purchasing a camp at Lake Carmi where they made many wonderful memories holding family gatherings & special events, going for boat rides, and just relaxing together away from the hustle and bustle of operating their own business. They had since sold the camp, but the memories that were made there will always hold a special place in everyone's hearts.
Candy was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed. Always there to lend a hand or listen whenever you needed her. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing, going for walks but most of all she enjoyed her family and loved every minute she got to spend with them, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially around the holidays, decorating and keeping many special family traditions that will be remembered and carried on by her family. These are all wonderful memories that will last a lifetime for those she has left behind. Candy was also an avid animal lover! She loved her 4-legged fur babies and could never wait to give some loving to any animal especially dogs. Candy also enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, much to Maurice's displeasure!!
Candy is survived by her husband, Maurice LeBlanc and their 3 children along with their spouses: Jeremy and Jennifer LeBlanc of North Troy, VT; David and Melissa LeBlanc of Sheldon, VT; and Kristie and James Callan of Fairfield, VT. She also leaves behind; her grandchildren: Alexis LeBlanc, and Felicity, Hunter and Amelia Gregware; a brother Brent Hilliard; her in-laws: Roger LeBlanc, Elaine & Paul Langevin, Estelle LeBlanc, Jeanne & Allen Gilfillan, Calvin Wilcox, and Wendy Hilliard; nieces and nephews Katina McCartney, Jean Pierre and Jeff LeBlanc, Robbie LeBlanc, Gary Langevin and several great nieces and nephews including, Lainee & Caity McCartney. She also leaves behind her special "grand dogs Missy, Mini and Rocky.
Candy was predeceased by her parents: Maynard "Stub" and Marlene Hilliard, her in-laws Roland "Jack" and Laurette LeBlanc; her sister Dawn Wilcox; a brother-in-law Robert LeBlanc and a niece Heidi LeBlanc; as well as their 2 canine companions Hooch and Jasmin.
Candy's family will receive family and friends on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, July 1st, at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa's Catholic Cemetery, Tanguay Lane in Barton.
Candy's family asks that memorials in her name be made to the University of Vermont Cancer Center, c/o UVM Foundation, The Courtyard 3rd Floor North, Burlington, Vermont 05401.
Assisting the family of Candace LeBlanc is Rett Heald of the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolences are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.