It is with deep sadness, and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Joseph Gerard LeBlanc, aged 79, who passed in his home on June 26th, 2026.

Richard was a wonderful man. A dedicated husband, a loving family man, and a caring friend to anyone who needed one.

Richard was born at home, in St. André in 1947. He was the son of the late O'Neil LeBlanc and Dorice (Cormier) LeBlanc of Port Elgin.

He had a fulfilling 35 year career with Irving Oil Ltd., starting out with welding, and ending with being a Construction Supervisor. 

After retirement from Irving at age 53, he continued being a hard-working man, by becoming an inspector at different local wharfs for the next few years. 

Richard had a passion for duck hunting with his trusty Black Lab, Lady. He farmed Hereford cattle and owned a piggery at one time. He loved horse racing, and you would often see him at Standardbred racing tracks all over the Maritimes.

Although he was not a father of biological children, he raised, loved, and mentored many young relatives, including a special great-niece, Kaitlyn Broughm whom he helped raise.

Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brother Gerald LeBlanc in 1993. 

Richard is survived by his wife, Debby (Larsen) LeBlanc, his brother Jean (Gail) LeBlanc of Kingston, Ontario, his sister Marie (Bryce) Davis of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin and Sackville, NB.  Visiting hours will be held from the Port Elgin location on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM  Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church in Port Elgin on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM. 

Donations in memory of Richard may be given to the St. Clement's Parish Cemetery, or a charity of your choice. 

Sharing memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.