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1. Donovan Andrew LeBlanc
2. Colby James LeBlanc

Other Events:

• Military: earlier years; as an Aviation Technician for over 28 years
• Occupation: later years; worked on a 2nd career for Canada Post for 20 years
• Residence: Jan 1992, Greenwood, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 2021, Meadowvale, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 22 Dec 2021, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Middleton Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Wayne Lawrence LeBlanc
July 24, 1935 – December 22, 2021

LeBlanc, Wayne Lawrence
 –It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Lawrence LeBlanc of Meadowvale, Annapolis County, 86 years, on December 22, 2021 at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Wayne was born in Joggins, Cumberland County, to the late Hans and Louise (Bourgeois) LeBlanc. Leaving to mourn: his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Jacqueline (Stuckeman); beloved grandsons, Donovan Andrew LeBlanc and Colby James LeBlanc; sisters Myrna (Girvan) White, Joggins, Lita (Richard) Fearon, Orangeville, Ontario; a large circle of nieces and nephews; special friends: Dr. Abdul and Jennifer Yafi & family, Bernice and Brian Jackson (Keighley, Nathan & Jordan), Andrew and Nancy Wilson. Wayne served as an Aviation Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 28 years, during which time he traveled the world and found the love of his life in France. After retiring from the RCAF, Wayne could not sit home and began another career of 20 years with Canada Post. Wayne enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, golfing, and a strong cup of Tim Hortons coffee. Wayne was a true gentleman who will be fondly remembered for the twinkle in his eyes, his kind, caring nature, and his wonderful sense of humour.  A special thank you to the staff of Soldiers’Memorial Hospital, especially the Emergency Department and the Medical Floor. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., Middleton, NS toll free 1-855-825-3448. Donations in Wayne’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of choice. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Wayne married Jacqueline Marie Francoise Stuckeman [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a steam train engineer with Cumberland Coal and Power Company
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; most of his life

Hance married Louise Irene Bourgeois 11 Sep 1934, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Louise (daughter of Simon Bourgeois and Cecilia\Celia (Celie) Burke) was born 8 Jun 1910; died 29 Jun 1968, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a high school teacher
• Baptised: 12 Jun 1910, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Clarence LeBlanc and Ella Burke.

Other Events:

• Occupation: a merchant for the mining company and had retired in August 1947 after working for 55 years
• Baptised: 28 Apr 1872, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stone cutter
• Occupation: Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; fireman working on the steam train
• Residence: Sep 1902, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1906, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1938, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
His marriage certificate gives his birth location as Lower Cove, NS.

Baptised:
His godparents were Juliano Cormier & Maria Bourque. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he is found with his parents and four of his siblings.

Rufus married Mary Alice (Alice) Terrio 24 Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 13 Mar 1880, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 May 1954, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 8 May 1954, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Residence: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , prior to her marriage,
• Baptised: 15 Mar 1880
• Residence: May 1906, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Ferdinand Thibedeau and Harrietta Thariault.

Buried:
Her death was reported by her daughter, Kathryn Melanson.

Died:
She developed diabetes in her older years and had a leg amputated. She died from toxaemia from gangrene.

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Bertha Terrio and James LeBlanc.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 19 Jun 1881
• Residence: Mar 1929, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Frederic Burke and Margaret White.

Died:
He was 94 years old when he died.

Simon married Cecilia\Celia (Celie) Burke 26 Sep 1906, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cecilia\Celia (daughter of Anthony P Burke and Mary Jane Melanson) was born 23 Oct 1882, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Jun 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: From 1900 to 1920, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; was a choir member
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a dress maker

Notes:

Census:
In family #59, she appears aged 8 with her parents and six of her siblings. She is called 'Celia M' on the census.

Census:
In family #26, she is found, at age 18, with her parents, 4 of her siblings, and her oldest brother with his young family.

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Arthur Burke and Mary Belliveau.