Gene grew up and went to school in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He has resided and worked as an electrician in Calgary for 33 years, spending the last 10 years working in Fort McMurray with the I.B.E.W.
He is survived by his mother Cecile LeBlanc; sister, Margo LeBlanc; brother, Michael (Cathi) LeBlanc and nephew Braedon. He was predeceased by his father, Laurie.
A funeral service for Gene will be held in Fredericton at a later date.