Age 71, Petit Etang passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. He was a son to the late Mederick and the late Justile (Aucoin) LeBlanc.
In his early years, Gérald worked as a truck driver for P.C. Bourgeois, followed by many years at Cormier’s Service Station and retired from C.A.R.E.S. (Green Door) after 12 years, where he treated the residents as his own children. After retirement, he worked a summer at the NSLC and L’Acabie. Gérald was secretary for the Chéticamp Volunteer Fire Department and was Commanding Officer for the Army Cadets for many years.
Always the entertainer, he loved making people laugh, music, dancing, and playing cards. There was no better Santa at Christmas. Following retirement, his passions were spending time with his grandkids and mowing the lawn.
Gérald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ginette (Poirier) LeBlanc; son, Gary (Marsha); daughter, Jessica (Chris); brothers, Charles Joseph (Judy), Neddie (Liza), and Roland (Angie); sister, Camelle Larade; grandchildren, Henry and Felix.
Besides his parents, Gérald was predeceased by his brother, Roger; and sister, Pauline.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Cheticamp Funeral Home from 2-4 pm followed by funeral service at 4 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cheticamp.
Memorial donations may be made in Gérald’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation.
Condolences
So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing, sincere sympathy to all his family and friends
So sorry for your loss Ginette. Our deepest and sincere condolences to you and your families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the LeBlanc family during this sad and difficult time.
Mes sincères condoléances à toi Ginette, et à toute la famille.
Sorry for your loss Ginette, Jessica, Gary and all the family. R.I.P. Gerald.
We are sorry for your loss and out thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest Sympathy to the LeBlanc family.
So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. He was such a kind man who always could put a smile on anyone’s face. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to Ginette and the children and grandchildren and his brothers and sister Camelle. May he rest in peace.
Mary Helen & Alex MacMillan
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ginette and your children Gary and Jessica and, Charles Joseph, Neddie, Camelle , Roland and other family members and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the LeBlanc Family. Rest in Peace Gerald.
So so sorry to hear. One of my very best friends from as young as 12 yrs old, he and Ginette both.
I am thinking of all of you and wishing we could be there to give you love and hugs in person. He will surely be playing a game of cards and toe tapping with Roger and Pauline in heaven. So sorry for your loss.
Deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.