Age 72, Chéticamp.It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, mémère, sister, aunt and friend Heather Anne LeBlanc. She passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp, surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 28, 1948 in Sydney, NS, she was the daughter of the late Alex and the late Cecilia (Gillis) MacIsaac. Heather is survived by her husband, John LeBlanc and daughter Sandra Webster, Stratford PEI. Her proudest achievement in life was her family, and in particular her pride and joy, her grandson, Samuel. She also leaves behind, her sister, Mary Eisenhauer (Colin Robart), Nictaux, NS and brother, Roger (Karen) MacIsaac, Amherst, NS; sisters-in-law, Helen Chiasson, Mary (Norman) Doucet, and Rita LeBlanc all of Waltham, Mass. and many nephews, nieces and cousins who will all miss her dearly.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Steve Webster; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Eisenhauer, Clarence LeBlanc, Billy LeBlanc, Alex LeBlanc and Patrick LeBlanc; sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Aucoin and Margaret Richard.
Heather graduated from St. Rita’s School of Nursing, Sydney in 1969 and devoted the next 50 years to her nursing profession. She moved to Chéticamp in 1970 where she met the love of her life, John. She was his nurse while he was healing from a recent car accident. Here they built their lives together and raised their daughter Sandra. Heather was a devoted nurse and always went above and beyond to help those in need.
Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre who looked after Heather these past few weeks. Special thanks to Dr. Amélie Maillet and Johanne Doucet. We would also like to thank our circle of friends and family who provided support and comfort these past few weeks.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16th, 2021, from 6-9pm at the Chéticamp Funeral Home. Masks and social distancing are required.
A funeral mass, by invitation only, will be celebrated on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at 10:30 am at Église St. Pierre, Chéticamp with Father MacDonald Ibeh officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation.
Condolences
Brian & Marcella Ingraham
John very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife , please accept my sincere condolences.
Our hearts go out to all of you. So sorry for the loss of such a special lady, your loved one. Know we are thinking about you during this difficult time. Love Gerard Aucoin and Rosie Grace. xxoo
Dear John my sincere condolences to you and Sandra. Heather was a great friend and we had many fun times growing up together. May she RIP.
So sorry to hear today of Heathers passing.
Our prayers and condolences are extended to her family and loved ones for your loss.
I still remember Heather as a quiet, kind and sincere classmate. Happy to hear she had a lot of love in her life. May she Rest In Peace!!
Ron and Mary (MacAdam) Hatcher
John and family
It is with deep sorrow that we learn of Heather Anne’s death.
jerome and I are so very privileged to have met you ,john, the summer of 2019 during a mini reunion of Heather Anne, Marie Sophie and myself after sooo many years.You both received us so warmly. Heather prepared a meal most graciously, a reflection of her strong friendship and loyalty. That day at your home has become a treasured memory.
Especially nice was to have met you, Sandra, and you son, Sam… and the Dog !!! I am certain you will continue to exemplify your Moms great qualities and KINDNESS to others; she has taught you well.
John, may the remembrances of a Married Life so WELL LIVED continue to warm your heart.
I am sorry to hear the sad news of Heather’s passing. We graduated together from St. Rita’s School of Nursing in 1969. Always kind and pleasant in her manner, gentle in her ways.
I had known Heather since we were in elementary school and attended St. Anthony Daniel Church and school in Sydney.
May eternal rest be with her in heaven..
Our deepest sympathy to you and family,
Doug and Jane Maynes (MacKinnon)
Dear Uncle John, Sandra and Sam, so sorry for your loss. Mary and I wish we could be there with you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time.
To uncle john , cousin sandra and sam ..
I am so sorry for the loss … I still have a hard time believing it … aunt heather was a great person .. she was always in the kindness mood … growing up next door to you guys it felt like we had a second set of parents / family .. we lost a great person / aunt RIP aunt Heather … love nephew James
My husband Butch and I offer our sincere condolences to the family in the recent loss of Heather Anne. I have many treasured memories of Heather as a child when we lived as neighbors in Sydney and as young women studying nursing at St. Rita’s Hospital when she and I were roommates for several years. She was a gentle spirit, kind, thoughtful, and capable. Her friends and family must be so proud of her life of service to the nursing profession and her devotion to her family life. Butch and Geraldine [Cameron] McNeil
Dear John and Sandre….so very sorry for your loss…Heather was a very lovely person and an excellent, caring nurse. She will be dearly missed.
Xo
Helena & Andre Aucoin
Condolences to John and family. So sorry to hear of her passing.
John and Sandra, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I got to know Heather the last few years while she was still working at the Foyer and she was simply one of the best and amazing nurses in the building 💕 May she Rest In Peace.
Dear John, Sandra and Sam,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time.
John, Sandra and Sam, please know how sad we are to learn of Heather ‘s passing. She was a wonderful lady, so gentle and kind. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Oh my. I am so, so sorry for you guys. I was just talking to u at the pharmacie not knowing this was going to happen so fast. I’m glad I got to see u Sandra & u r Dad & give u a big hug. If u need anything at all I am hear for u.
Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends. God bless you all ❤️
Dear Sandra,
I just read the news on facebook about the passing of your mom. I send my deepest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
God Bless,
Dorothy Mullins
John and Sandra. I was do sadden to hear of Heathers passing.. I am so sorry and sending hugs.
So sad, deepest condolences John, Sandra and family. 🙏
Sandra, Sam, John and family…so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you all during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers from PEI.
John and Sandra, our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Heather. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this time. May she rest in peace.
Luce Marguerite and Paul Ryan, Waltham, Ma.
John, Sandra and family, my wife Suzan and I send your our deepest condolences. We have not met yet, we are the ones who purchased the home next door to you. We heard about Heather thru mutual friends in the neighborhood. Suzan will be there by the first of May, and she will help you in any way she can. God bless you, and again, so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
John LaManna
I was very saddened to hear of Heathers passing. I was a classmate of hers at St. Rita’s. . Although seemingly shy, Heather was always up for some mischief. I remember the many drives we took down Charlotte Street in Sydney in her unreliable car….sometimes past curfew!
Sincere condolences to Heathers family…. she was a lovely person and. very caring nurse. Kathy Perkins, SRH. Class of ‘69
So sorry Uncle John, Sandra and Sam. Please know if we could be there in person we would already be there. But you are never far from our thoughts and prayers during these trying times..sincerest condolences on the loss of dear Aunt Heather. May the memories heal your hearts. Love you, Michael & Kara
So very sorry to hear of Heathers passing. Sincere condolences to you John and your family from Betty and I. Know that you are in thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Sandra…i was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My heart and prayers go out to you, Sam, and all of your family.
Dear Sandra and Sam, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
RIP. Condolences to family and friends. God Bless.
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