Leo J. LeBlanc
FITCHBURG - Leo J. LeBlanc, 94, passed away peacefully in his home on January 3, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Leo was born in New Bedford, MA on October 3, 1926 a son of the late John and Philomena (Girouard) LeBlanc. Although born in Massachusetts, he lived most of his childhood in New Brunswick, Canada. Leo returned to the states later on to be drafted into the US Army, where he proudly served his country for two years during WWII. He was aboard the USS Matsonia, where he traveled to Saipan and the Tinian Islands, located in the Mariana Islands. After his honorable discharge, Leo returned home and married Janet (Leger) in 1950 and together they raised four children.
Leo spent his career working as a custodian for the City of Fitchburg School System, but was a man of many talents.
One of which began at the reputable Conant
Ball Furniture company in Gardner Ma, where
Leo had a hand in upholstering a chair that was commissioned for President Kennedy.
He was a self-taught fiddler and guitarist, which took him to many competitions; Leo often came home with trophies, including 1st place trophies throughout New England. His musical career started with the Red River Rangers in1947 which was broadcast on WEIM in Fitchburg, Ma and continued through 2019 with the band, The Fine Tuners, who entertained at nursing homes and assisted living facilities where his musical talents were enjoyed by many.
He truly enjoyed the company of people, especially meeting his friends daily for coffee. It wasn’t unusual for Leo to walk into a store around town and have an acquaintance shout out “Hey Leo!.” He was well known for his great sense of humor and wit. Leo was a wonderful Father, Grand Father, Great Grandfather, and Uncle who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Steven LeBlanc of Fitchburg, Russell LeBlanc and wife Annie of Lancaster, Kathy Pandiscio and husband Richard of Wells, ME, Jo-Ann Doucet and husband David of Fitchburg; grandchildren, Nicole LeBlanc,
Ryan LeBlanc, Bryan LeBlanc, Melissa LongleyMartines, Adam Doucet, Krista Lyon, Whitney Doucet, Spencer LeBlanc and Shannon LeBlanc; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Leo was predeceased by his wife Janet (Leger) LeBlanc, and his daughter in law, Jacqueline LeBlanc. The family would like to thank the staff of the Beacon Hospice for their compassion and care.
LEBLANC - Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Ginny’s Helping Hand 52 Mechanic St, Leominster, MA 01453 or to Our Father’s House Inc., P.O. Box 7251 Fitchburg, MA. 01420