Donald S. LeBlanc age 74 of Salem, NH, died Tuesday at the Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA.
He was born in Somerville, MA, grew up and was educated in Medford, MA. He was a resident of Salem for the past 46 years.
Don was a retired Lieutenant and Detective for the Salem, NH Police Department, where he served for 23 years. He was a US Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem, The Knights of Columbus, Bishop Peterson Council in Salem, where he was a past Grand Knight, and a member of the 4th degree Bishop Peterson Assembly Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the DAV. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping & his “Red” Trucks. Most of all Don enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by his Wife: Mary (Mayo) LeBlanc of Salem, NH
3 Sons: Joseph & his Wife Madelaine LeBlanc of New Brunswick, Canada
Peter & his Wife Karen LeBlanc of Nashua, NH
Paul LeBlanc of Salem, NH
Daughter: Mary Anne & her Husband Paul Iannazzo of Salem, NH
Sister: Alice Campbell of Salem, NH
4 Brothers: Eugene LeBlanc of Medford, MA
Douglas Moran of Texas
George Moran of Maine
Bruce Moran of NH
10 Grandchildren: Jennica, Justina, Amanda, Matthew, Alyssa, Evan, Nickolas, Justin, Shawn, & Kelsey. Several Nieces & Nephews
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 2 at 12 PM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.