Isaiah R. LEBLANC

BOSTON -- Isaiah R. LeBlanc, 5, of New Bedford died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of Robert P. and Delores C. (Mendonca) LeBlanc. Born in Fall River, he lived in New Bedford all his life. He was a member of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New Bedford. Isaiah attended I.H. Schwartz Rehabilitation Center in New Bedford and enjoyed being with his classmates. He enjoyed riding his horse, Popcorn, at Wellspring Farms. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Keith LeBlanc and Brian Resendes, both of New Bedford; his godparents, Melanie Camara of New Bedford and Isaiah's brother Brian; his maternal grandparents, Jose and Margaret (Mendonca) Camara of New Bedford; his paternal grandmother, Lena (Charest) LeBlanc of New Bedford; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. His funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, New Bedford. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.