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Obituary
June Joan LeBlanc
1933-2013
June Joan LeBlanc, 79 years of age, of Amherst, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. born in Amherst she was a daughter of the late John"Jack" & Esther (Thrasher) Wood. She had worked for Aerovox for over 20 years. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling and golf. When she was able to in later years she enjoyed bingo. She loved going for walks with Val. June was very active with the YMCA and participating in various activities. She loved taking all of her grandchildren to Maggie's place. She was known as Granny LeBlanc to many. June will be sadly missed by her husband of 56 years, Val LeBlanc; daughters, Karen LeBlanc (Chris) of Amherst, Nadine Richard (Eric) of Amherst, Maria Hicks of Amherst; special son, Joey (Sarah) of Amherst; sisters, Nancy Simpson of Amherst, Jean Siddal of Moncton, Muriel "Moe" Landry of Amherst; brother Jack (Kay) Wood of Amherst; sisters in law, Arlene Wood & Olga Lees both of Ontario; grandchildren, Samantha MacDonald, Rachel MacDonald, Cody Hicks, Seth Richard, Duran Beckstead; great grandchildren, Blake Johnston & Emma Johnston. Predeceased by brothers William, Peter; sisters Jacquline Corbett. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held from the Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 3 p.m. Burial to take place in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Maggies Place or the Canadian Cancer Society. www.furlongjones.ca
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