Alyre S. LeBlanc

The passing of Alyre S. LeBlanc of McAdam, NB occurred on Saturday February 15, 2025, at the Charlotte County Hospital in St Stephen, NB.

Alyre was born 1930 in Concession, NS, a son of the late Isaac and Zita LeBlanc.

Papa was a lifelong outdoorsman.  He made a career of working in the woods, including working for Georgia-Pacific for over 20 years.  Many of his hobbies were also outdoor related; hunting, trapping, cutting firewood, attending numerous lumberjack competitions in Princeton, Maine and especially vegetable gardening.  Luckily, he passed his green thumb on to a special great-granddaughter, Carly.  Papa’s entire yard was made up of perfect vegetable gardens without a single weed to be found.  He would say, "because I didn’t plant any", but we knew it was because of the hours and hours he, Zena and Carly spent planting, tending and harvesting those gardens.  He would welcome school trips so students could come and see where veggies come from.  Alyre spent many evenings bowling at the McAdam bowling lanes. 

He was a proud was a proud Acadian – there were many Acadia Day celebrations in his kitchen with music, dancing and rappie pie.  Papa loved afternoon teatime with Zena and Carly.  He would always have a special treat ready for everyone, even where Carly brought her friends over.

He will be missed by his daughter; Zena MacMaster (Glen), grandchildren; Krista LeBlanc (Troy), Trever LeBlanc, Samantha LeBlanc, Jesse LeBlanc, Diane MacKay (Andy), Julia Cleghorn (Bryce), many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, his brother; Arnold LeBlanc (Sarah), daughter-in-law, Carol Anne LeBlanc, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Alyre was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Cerita LeBlanc, son; Eddie LeBlanc, infant daughter; Lisa Marie, brothers; Ambroise, Agno, Artidore and Arcade, sisters; Alix and infant; Aimee.

A funeral service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Charlotte County Hospital for the compassionate care given to Papa during his brief stay.  Also, thanks to Dr Ramsay in McAdam, for her many years of committed support to keep Papa as healthy and active as possible. Also to the extra-mural nurses that made numerous home visits and the Life Line staff for their continued support over the years.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Alyre, the family has suggested Lakeland Industries or the Canadian Red Cross.  Condolences can be sent to the family online at mehanfuneralhome.ca