Denis LEBLANC

LeBLANC DENIS “Chicken” 1952-2004 It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of their beloved son, brother, uncle, Denis Pierre “Chicken” LeBlanc at the London Health Science Centre at the age of 51 years. Denis fought a long, brave, courageous battle with liver disease which took his life on Sunday, March 14, 2004. He was surrounded by his beloved partner Kelleigh who stood by him until the end along with his family. Dear partner to Kelleigh Manseau and her two sons Philip and Theodore of South Porcupine. Beloved son of John and Gemma LeBlanc of Timmins. He is survived by his siblings; Jocelyne LeBlanc of Timmins, Andrée Johnson (Roger) of Phoenix, Arizona, Allan LeBlanc (Barbara) of Leduc, Alberta, Kenneth LeBlanc of Quebec City, John LeBlanc (Penny) of St. George, Ontario and Robert LeBlanc (Lilly) of Toronto. Dear uncle to four nieces, Maria Goulet (Daniel) of London, Ont., Lisa McNeill (Shane) of Leduc, Alberta, Genevieve LeBlanc of Calgary and Melanie LeBlanc of St.George, Ont. Treasured great uncle to Katrina, Chantelle, Matthew & Michael Goulet and Lucas McNeill. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends and co-workers. Denis was born in Timmins on November 24, 1952 and has resided here most of his life. He worked as a welder with Kidd Creek Mines for over 20 years time. Denis was an avid outdoors man who loved the wildlife. He had a passion for fishing and music however was best known as a golf fanatic. Denis will also be remembered for being a loyal fan of the Pittsburg Steelers football team and the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday March 21, 2004 in the chapel of the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, assistant Pastor Daniel Goulet will be officiating. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, remembrance donations to the London Health Science Centre (Transplant) or the Canadian Liver Foundation would be greatly appreciated. The family will receive friends on Saturday March 20, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 150 Balsam St. S., Timmins. - 3/17/2004 - ID3598999