Leonce Joseph Leblond

WINSTED — Leonce Joseph Leblond died Feb. 28, 2011, at Laurel Hill Healthcare Facility in Winsted. He was the loving husband of the late Theresa (Rodrigue) Leblond.Born Jan. 13, 1922, in Plainfield, he was the son of the late Emma (Brodeur) and Edmond Leblond. Leonce was a veteran of World War II serving in South America. He retired from Boeing Aircraft in California, where he was employed for many years. Upon returning to Connecticut, Leonce was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winsted, where he served as an eucharistic minister. He loved being part of the church and serving its needs in any way he could. He leaves two sons, Ronald Leblond and Raymond Leblond and his wife, Laurie, all of California; many grandchildren;his sisters, Mrs. Madeline Casavant, Irene Leblond and Mrs. Rita Pasquarello, all of Winsted, Mary Jane Leblond of West Hartford and Mrs. Beatrice Rodrigue of Modesto, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Elianne Leblond; and his brother, Roger LeBlond. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Laurel Hill Healthcare Facility in Winsted for the excellent care and compassion shown to Leonce. A memorial Mass was held March 5 at St. Joseph’s Church, Winsted. Funeral services and burial will be held in Riverside, California. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, Winsted, has charge of the arrangements. Visit an online guestbook at Montano-shea.com.

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