Lorne LeBlanc

LEBLANC-  Mr. Lorne Joseph LeBlanc, a resident of Roseview Manor, passed away peacefully in the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the age of 84.  Lorne was born in Foleyet, Ontario on May 12, 1926.  He met his wife Helen in Geraldton while working in the mines.  Together they moved to Thunder Bay where Lorne worked in different capacities with Northern Wood Preservers for over 20 years until his retirement.  He enjoyed playing cribbage and was very competitive.  He is survived by his children Lorna (Ken), Glen (Terri), Martin (Linda) and Terry, granddaughter Marcie, great granddaughters Brianna and Abbigayle as well as by other grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.  He was predeceased by his wife Helen, daughter Patty and brother Eddie.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, with Rev. Larry Kroker s.j. presiding.  Interment will take place at a later date in St. Andrew's Cemetery.  As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay would be appreciated.  On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.