Age 63, Grand \u00c9tang\/Ch\u00e9ticamp, passed away peacefully at home in Ch\u00e9ticamp on Friday, October 8, 2021. Born in Ch\u00e9ticamp on May 12, 1958, to the late Eleonore (Cormier) and Arthur LeBlanc, V\u00e9ronique is survived by her husband, Bruno Bourgeois; stepdaughter, Sonja (Jamie) Williams; stepson, Kyle Bourgeois; sister, Hilda (Gussie) Chiasson and brother, Marcel LeBlanc.\u00a0\u00a0Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ulric.<\/p>\n
Known for cooking and baking the most amazing meals and desserts, she showcased her talent for the patients and residents of the Centre de Sant\u00e9 Sacr\u00e9-Coeur and Le Foyer P\u00e8re Fiset during a 20- year career as Director of Dietary Services. Family and friends were regulars at her kitchen table and for years, she was sought after for catering weddings and special events.<\/p>\n
After her retirement in 2017, she spent her time gardening, doing jigsaw puzzles and in her favorite spot, her kitchen, where she was happiest.\u00a0 An avid traveler, her bags were always packed and ready for the next trip, whether it be to Spain or Nashville or Florida with friends or family.<\/p>\n
V\u00e9ronique will be remembered by countless close friends and family members for her loyalty, wittiness, and generous nature. The family is so appreciative of the support and kindness shown to them during\u00a0the past several months of her cancer journey.<\/p>\n
Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at \u00c9glise Saint-Joseph in St. Joseph-du-Moine with Father Pierre Antoine St-Cyr officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and proof of both vaccinations are mandatory to attend. Donations in V\u00e9ronique’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Patient Fund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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