Gerard J. LeBlanc

1921 - 2014

Lewiston - Gerard J. LeBlanc 92, of Allen Ave. Lewiston died Friday April 11, 2014 shortly after arrival at C M M C with his son by his side.

Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick September 28, 1921 a son of the late Jean & Anna Richard LeBlanc.

He was married in September 1946 to the former Monique LaRochelle. She died October 8, 1987.

Mr. LeBlanc was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul. He served in the United States Army in the Pacifix Theatre during World War II.

He retired after 27 years of service from the Maine Central Railroad as a crane operator.

He is survived by his son Maurice F. LeBlanc of Lewiston, two brothers Armand LeBlanc of CA and Edgar LeBlanc and his wife Lorraine of FL and a brother-in-law Lucien Poisson of Auburn.

He was predeceased by

five sisters,

Marie, Alma, Aline, Nora & Therese

five brothers,

Yvon, Leo, Eric, John and Albert.

The family asks that all family and friends remember him in their prayers.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Kappelmann and his staff especially Barbara and Jane, Dr. Lynette Weeman for their loving care and support.

Online guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday April 15, at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul. Graveside committal was held at St. Peter's Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240(207) 784-4584