Emile LeBlanc, age 96, of Shemogue, passed away peacefully at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2012. Born in Little Cape, he was a son of the late Dosithe and Melanie (Legere) LeBlanc.

 Emile was hard worker, spending many years cutting wood and working on his farm. He enjoyed his pick-up trucks and owned over 40 through the years.

Emile will be sadly missed by his four children, Helene (Gerald) Breau of Ontario, Donald (Lorraine) LeBlanc of Shemogue, Doreen (Frank) Miltenburg of Ontario,  and Reginald (Gisele) LeBlanc of Shemogue; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; half brother, Robert (Dora) Cullen of Shemogue, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Laura Cormier, a son Dosithe in infancy; a special adopted daughter, Emily; sister, Marie; brothers, Tim, Laurie, and Leonce.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 3 W. Main Street, Port Elgin (538-2241). Visitation will take place on Monday, January 9, 2012, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Club d'Age d'Or, Shemogue. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11 am, from St. Timothee RC Church, Shemogue. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Emile may do so to the St. Timothee Parish Cemetery.