Obituary of Judy LeBlanc

Surrounded by her loving family, the passing of Judith Ann LeBlanc, occurred on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a courageous battle of failing health.

Born in Saint John, on January 10, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Gloria (Norwood) King. She was an amazing storyteller who loved her children.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.  Judy was the life of the party.  For several years Judy was the co-chair of the Citizen’s Coalition for Clean Air where she was a strong advocate for clean air in Saint John.  Judy touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Judy is survived by her children; Shelley Roy (Brian) of Quispamsis, Stephen Melvin (Janelle) of Quispamsis, , siblings; Carl King (Christine) of Saint John, Brenda Dever (Michael) of Rothesay, and Cathy Mott of Rothesay, brothers and sisters in law; Patricia Bradley (Freddie), Theresa Parks-LeBlanc (Terry), Laurie LeBlanc (Jacinthe), Edwin LeBlanc (Rosemarie), Anne  Marie (2022) (Jerome) and Donna Davey (Michael), grandchildren #teamnan; Emily and Ava Roy, Elliot and Quinn Melvin, many special friends; Barb, Andy, Debbie, Pop, and Jo-Ann, as well as many special nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Judy is predeceased by her loving husband Wayne LeBlanc, her Knight in Shining Armour.

Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119), with visitation on Sunday from 2-4.  At the family’s request, masks and social distancing is required for the visitation and Funeral Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Quispamsis, on Monday, July 4, 2022, at 10AM. A livestream will be available, you can access this by clicking the link on the left hand side. It will go live 10 minutes before service time. Interment to take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the IWK or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.