Joseph Leo LeBlanc, 91, of Franklin formerly of Lynn, died January 19, at the Estates in Franklin. He was the husband of Ursula (Evans) LeBlanc for the past 65 years.
Born in Lynn, January 7, 1926, the son of the late Edward and Adeline (Poirier) LeBlanc, Mr. LeBlanc was raised and had lived in Lynn for most of his life.
Following his retirement, he had lived in New Hampshire and Norfolk before recently moving to Franklin.
He was a graduate St. Michael’s College with a degree in Mathematics.
An engineer, he had worked for the General Electric Company for 36 years before retiring.
Leo was an accomplished bridge player, and avid golfer and had been very active in the Catholic Church.
Mr. LeBlanc served in the Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Michael C. LeBlanc of Hudson, NH, Sean E. LeBlanc of Falmouth, Cheryl A. Lagace of Norfolk and Karen M. Bennett of Annapolis, MD and Edward C. LeBlanc of Lynn.
He is also survived by his siblings, Joseph E. LeBlanc of Lynn, Raymond LeBlanc of Boston, Cecile Doucette of Nashua, NH and was the brother of the late Omer LeBlanc and Marie Wallace.
He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 25 from the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin at 9:00 followed by a funeral mass in St. Jude’s Church at 10:00
Burial will be in Norfolk Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Edmundite Missions, 1428 Broad Street, Selma, AL. 36701.