Our Maritime Ties
Lawrence Arthur LeBlanc
Abt 1934 - 2017 (~ 83 years)1. Lawrence Arthur LeBlanc was born Abt 1934 (son of Murray Lawrence LeBlanc and Grace Burke); died Jun 2017, Middle Sackville, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 10 Jun 2017, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: truck driver for many years for Farmers Dairy
- Obituary: Jun 2017, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; www.inmemoriam.ca
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
Lawrence Arthur LeBlanc
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lawrence Arthur LeBlanc age 83 of Minudie, Cumberland County announce his passing at the home of his niece Trudy Latour in Middle Sackville, NS.
Born in Minudie, he was a son of the late Murray and Grace (Burke) LeBlanc.
Lawrence was a truck driver for many years for Farmers Dairy. He had a passion for hunting and fishing and enjoyed spending time at his camp in Shulee with his friends. It was at his camp where Lawrence hosted many family reunions which he enjoyed.
He is survived by his siblings Catherine Ann Morris of Lower Sackville, NS, Darrell LeBlanc of River Hebert, Garnet LeBlanc of Amherst, Donna Butler of Dartmouth, Carol Ann Droesbeck of Salisbury, NB, Susan Smith of Saint John, NB and Randy (Kim) LeBlanc of River Hebert, special friend Gail Persil of Lower Sackville and her son Shawn, his two children Jordan and Kody, who Lawrence loved dearly, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Lawrence was predeceased by brothers Jack, Curtis and Wayne.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 1 p.m. in St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie with Father Craig Christenson officiating followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments held in St. Paul’s Hall in River Hebert.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst, NS (902)667-9906.
Memorial donations in Lawrence’s memory may be made to the local food bank of your choice.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting Campbell’s Facebook page.
Lawrence — Gail .... [Group Sheet]
2. Murray Lawrence LeBlanc was born 5 Feb 1908, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of Clarence Fredrick LeBlanc and Annie Cora Burke); died 4 Mar 1971; was buried 1971, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Education: and could read and write when he married
- Occupation: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a fisherman
- Baptised: 13 Feb 1908, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Oct 1931, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 6 Mar 1971, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; The News and Sentinel
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Charles LeBlanc & Mrs Simon Bourgeois.Murray married Grace Burke 5 Oct 1931, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Grace (daughter of Alphie Burke and M Ella Burke) was born 1914, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 3 Feb 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
3. Grace Burke was born 1914, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of Alphie Burke and M Ella Burke); died 3 Feb 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Education: and could read and write when she married
- Residence: Bef Oct 1831, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Cyril Melanson of Minudie and Priscilla O Burke of Amherst, NS. The groom was 24 years old and the bride was 17 years old when they married.Children:
- Catherine (Kaye) Anne LeBlanc was born 17 Jul 1932, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Jan 2018, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 1. Lawrence Arthur LeBlanc was born Abt 1934; died Jun 2017, Middle Sackville, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 10 Jun 2017, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Darrell LeBlanc was born 19 Jul 1941, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Jul 2018, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Jul 2018, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Carol Ann LeBlanc
- Garnet LeBlanc
- Donna LeBlanc
- Susan LeBlanc
- Wayne LeBlanc was born 25 Oct 1950, Saint John, St John County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 7 Dec 2014, Dartmouth, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Curtis LeBlanc died 21 Apr 2009, Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Jack LeBlanc died Bef Dec 2002.
- Randy LeBlanc
Generation: 3
4. Clarence Fredrick LeBlanc was born 3 Aug 1879, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of John D. LeBlanc and Louisa\Luise Heitzler); died 20 Mar 1915; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 24 Aug 1879
- Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, 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
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Charles Burke and Augusta LeBlanc.
Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he appears with his parents and four of his siblings.Clarence married Annie Cora Burke 24 Sep 1907, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie (daughter of Anthony P Burke and Mary Jane Melanson) was born 14 Jul 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Apr 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
5. Annie Cora Burke was born 14 Jul 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Anthony P Burke and Mary Jane Melanson); died 17 Apr 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- 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 school teacher
- Residence: Jun 1918, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
In Family 183, she appears with her parents and four of her siblings and is 7 months old.
Census:
In family #59, she appears with her parents and six of her siblings.
Census:
In family #26, she is found, at age 20, living 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.Children:
- 2. Murray Lawrence LeBlanc was born 5 Feb 1908, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Mar 1971; was buried 1971, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Lillian Louisa LeBlanc was born 26 Apr 1910, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1999; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
6. Alphie Burke was born , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Alphie — M Ella Burke. M died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
7. M Ella Burke died Yes, date unknown. Children:
- 3. Grace Burke was born 1914, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 3 Feb 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
8. John D. LeBlanc was born 1847, Minudie (son of Dominique LeBlanc and Marguerite Bourque); died 26 Apr 1928, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1928, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: In his later years, Moncton; a coal merchant
- Occupation: Dec 1869, Minudie; a farmer
- Occupation: Mar 1870; a yeoman
- Census: 1871, Polling District 5, Sub District of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Polling District 5, Sub District of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer listed on the census taken
- Occupation: Jul 1874, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stonecutter
- Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Sep 1902; common labourer
- Residence: From 1906 to 1928, 87 Union Street, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1911, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: 1911, Union Street, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1928, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a retired coal merchant
Notes:
Occupation:
He was listed as a coal dealer on the 1911 census for City of Moncton, NB.
Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he appears with his wife and five of their children.
Occupation:
His daughter, Ida's death announcement, describes her father as an operator of a wholesale and retail coal business in Moncton for many years.
Died:
His death was reported by his son, Charles LeBlanc.John married Louisa\Luise Heitzler 28 Dec 1869, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Louisa\Luise (daughter of Ignaz\Angus Heitzler and Elizabeth Oliva\Oliver) was born 24 Sep 1846, Ottersweier, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 25 Jan 1928, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 Jan 1928, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
9. Louisa\Luise Heitzler was born 24 Sep 1846, Ottersweier, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (daughter of Ignaz\Angus Heitzler and Elizabeth Oliva\Oliver); died 25 Jan 1928, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 Jan 1928, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Sep 1846, Ottersweier, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Residence: Dec 1869, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1871, Polling District 5, Sub District of River Hebert, Cumberland, 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
- Census: 1911, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: 1911, Union Street, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Obituary: 1928; an unknown newspaper
Notes:
Sherman Leblanc said that Louisa was 5 years old (sic 7 years) when she came to Canada in 1854 with her family. Her older (sic younger) sister, aged 7 (sic 5 years), died and was buried at sea on the voyage. Her parents settled in Minudie where her parents worked for "King" Seaman. The "king" was fond of Louisa's mother and had Louisa educated along with his own daughter, Lila, by a private tutor. Louisa had golden coloured hair and a clear fair complexion with rosy cheeks. She was a kind spoken woman; she did not meddle or gossip about other people. In her later years she had a stroke and was paralyzed somewhat in her legs. She spent her last years living with her daughter, Ida who married Damien White. She was a very tall woman. When Louisa's family came to Canada, other families by the name of Sherman, Glen and possibly Wolfe, came over to Canada with them and settled in Minudie.
My father, Sherman LeBlanc, had told me that Louisa was 87 when she died in 1936 (sic). This is not correct. Her death is recorded in the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics under Louise H LeBlanc. Louisa's death occured in Minudie on 27 Jan 1928 and her age is listed as about 82 years old. In actual fact, she was 81 years old and in her 82nd year of life.-note by A.Owen
Birth:
Her marriage registration gives her age as 22 years when she married John LeBlanc in Dec 1869 and states that she was born in Germany.
Her baptism entry states that she was born at 2am in the morning on September 24th, 1846.
Baptised:
Her baptism entry in the parish register gives her godparents as Andreas Weis, blacksmith, and Lorenz Burger, farmer. She was an illegitimate child when born and her father's name is not given. She was baptized at 3pm in the afternoon on September 25th, 1846.
Note: It is assumed that Ignaz Heitzler is her father. After her parents have married, Louisa/Luise shows up with her parents in the family book as a child of Ignaz along with her sister, Magdalena. -note by A.Owen
Census:
She is found with her husband and widowed mother on the census and her age is given as 23.
Census:
On page 37, in family #165, she is found with her husband and five of their children.
Census:
She appears with her husband and three youngest adult children.
Buried:
Note: the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics record of her death gives a burial date of 27 Jan 1928 at the RC Cemetery in Minudie, Nova Scotia. However, Bertha (Como) Stevens played the organ at a Requium Mass for Louisa on Feburary 6, 1928 at the Catholic Church in Joggins, Nova Scotia.
Died:
Although Louisa is listed as a widow, her husband was still alive and living in Moncton with his son, Charles. He died several months after Louisa. Louisa's death was reported by her son Rufus LeBlanc.Notes:
Married:
Witnesses were Ferdinand Babin and Mary Burk.Children:
- Elizabeth (Lizzie) LeBlanc was born 6 Mar 1870, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 May 1925.
- Rufus Henry LeBlanc was born 24 Apr 1872, Minudie, N.S.; died 14 Apr 1948, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Ida S. LeBlanc was born 30 Jul 1874, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 May 1938, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 16 May 1938, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- James Edward LeBlanc was born 1 Jan 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jan 1947; was buried 28 Jan 1947, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Clarence Fredrick LeBlanc was born 3 Aug 1879, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Mar 1915; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Charles J. LeBlanc was born 7 Nov 1882; died 13 Oct 1936, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Ellen Frederica (Freda) LeBlanc was born Jan 1885; died 25 Aug 1930, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 Aug 1930, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Mary Louisa LeBlanc was born 6 Oct 1887, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Mar 1930, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 21 Mar 1930, Shediac Road RC Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Edward Leo (Leo) LeBlanc was born 19 Jun 1891, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Aug 1959, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 8 Aug 1959, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
10. Anthony P Burke was born 22 Mar 1849, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of Pascal Bourque and Marguerite Melanson); died 1 Sep 1931, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 4 Sep 1931, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Feb 1870, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farming
- Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1882, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Residence: Oct 1882, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Occupation: Nov 1896, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1902; a farmer
- Census: 1911, Minudie, sub-district of Lower Cove, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jun 1918; farming
Notes:
Census:
In family 183, he appears with his wife and five of their children.
Census:
In family 59, he appears with his wife and seven of their children.
Census:
In family #26, he is found with his wife, five of their daughters, his eldest son, his daughter-in-law and his grandson.
Census:
In family #6, he is found with his wife and youngest child.
Died:
His death is reported by his daughter, Mrs J DesBarres, of Minudie, NS.Anthony married Mary Jane Melanson 8 Feb 1870, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Laurent\Lorong Melanson and Susannah (Susan) O'Regan) was born 22 Sep 1846, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Nov 1930, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1930, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
11. Mary Jane Melanson was born 22 Sep 1846, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Laurent\Lorong Melanson and Susannah (Susan) O'Regan); died 20 Nov 1930, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1930, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: housekeeper
- Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Minudie, sub-district of Lower Cove, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
Her marriage certificate gives her location of birth as Minudie, Nova Scotia. Her death certificate gives her birth location as Ragged Reef, Nova Scotia.
Census:
In family 183, she appears with her husband and five of their children.
Census:
In family #59, she appears with her husband and seven of their children.
Census:
In family #26, she is found with her husband, five of their daughters, their eldest son, their daughter-in-law and their grandson.
Census:
In family #6, she is found with her husband and youngest child.
Died:
Her death was reported by Mrs Gould of Joggins, NS who is her daughter.Notes:
Married:
Nova Scotia Vital Statistics Maggiage Registration gives witnesses at their marriage as Sylvain Comeau and Susan O'Regan.
Parish register gives witnesses at the marriage as Sylvine Comeau & Margaret Melanson.Children:
- William (Willie) Burke was born 10 Apr 1871; died 1920, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Charles E Burke was born 2 Jan 1873; died Yes, date unknown.
- Mary Elizabeth Burke was born 24 Sep 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Aug 1963.
- Louise Helen (Ellen) (Lou) Burke was born 13 Sep 1876, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- Margaret Susan Burke was born 8 Mar 1879; died 14 Jul 1879.
- 5. Annie Cora Burke was born 14 Jul 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Apr 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Cecilia\Celia (Celie) Burke 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.
- Annette Ethel (Nettie) Burke was born 20 Feb 1885; died Yes, date unknown.
- Katherine Lillian (Kate) Burke was born 29 Oct 1892, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 May 1968.