Other Events:

• Occupation: foreman with Thompson Bros. for 28 years
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; hoistman for Hillcreat Mines
• Occupation: welder with the Department of Highways
• Residence: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; in his later years
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; most of his life
• Obituary: 12 Apr 2011, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; The Amherst Daily News

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Obituary - The Amherst Daily News online, 12 April 2011

J Darrell LeBlanc
We regret to announce the passing of J. Darrell LeBlanc, 87, Pugwash, NS, formerly of Amherst and Joggins, NS, on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan. Born in Joggins, NS, on November 1, 1923, he was a son of the late James and Mellisa (Comeau) LeBlanc. Darrell worked as a hoist man for Hillcrest Mine in Joggins and later joined the Department of Highways as a welder and also was a foreman with Thompson Bros. for 28 years. He took great interest in his community and was a proud supporter of the Joggins Fossil Centre, providing historical information, earning him a lifetime admission pass. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, James (Lynda) Leblanc, Hamilton, ON; sister, Mary Louise (Edward) Middlemiss, Ottawa, ON; daughter in law, Irene LeBlanc, Ottawa, ON; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and his special friend and neighbour, Pauline (Harold) Pettigrew, Amherst. Besides his parents, Darrell was predeceased by his wife the former, Alice Terrio; son, Gerard in 2009 and two sons in infancy.Cremation has take place under the care and direction of Campbell`s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Darrell’s memory may be made to the Cumberland VON or charity of your choice.

J married Alice Veronica Terrio 1 Jun 1942, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alice (daughter of Patrick Joseph Terrio and Daisy Maude Belliveau) was born 20 Jan 1918, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Nov 2007, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 20 Nov 2007, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

James — Lynda .... [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , graduating from River Hebert High School
• Occupation: Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada; an economist with the Grains & Oil Feed Division of the Federal Government
• Residence: Nov 2007, Ottawa, , Ontario
• Obituary: 9 Apr 2009, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Amherst Daily Times

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Obituary

The Amherst Daily News
April 9, 2009

Gerard Michael LeBlanc
We regret to announce the death of Gerard Michael LeBlanc of Ottawa, Ont. Born in Joggins, N.S., April 11, 1954, he was the son of John Darrell and the late Alice (Terrio) LeBlanc. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Irene (Hubert) LeBlanc and a brother Jim (Lynda) of Hamilton, Ont.; aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was predeceased by his mother and two brothers, Darrell and Patrick in infancy. He was a graduate of River Hebert High School and was employed by the Federal Government as an economist with the Grains and Oil Feed Division for over 30 years. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Ragged Reef Cemetery, or to a charity of your choice.

Gerard married Irene ... [Group Sheet]