Obituary of Doris Mary LeBlanc

Mrs. Doris LeBlanc 1939 - 2014 LeBlanc, Mary “Doris” With wonderful memories held close to their hearts, the family of Doris LeBlanc announce that with the same peace, grace and gratitude that she lived her life, she returned to the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 75. Doris was born Mary Doris Willick on April 7, 1939 near Marcelin Saskatchewan, the sixth of eight children to Raymond and Eglantine Willick. She grew up in a home full of love, laughter and faith and continued in her life to create the same wonderful home for her family. On December 30, 1957, she married her best friend and sole mate, Claude LeBlanc. Together they spent 56 wonderful years, working tirelessly side by side to raise six children and build a happy, loving home together. Doris, was a very caring individual whose commitment to family and faith never wavered. Every member of her immediate and extended family felt her genuine love and generosity. Those who knew her, knew of her intense love of a good game of cards and her incredible talent for painting. These pictures are now treasured by each of her children. Community was also very important to her and she was actively involved in St. Agatha’s Parish, which was very dear to her heart. She gave of her time and talents cheerfully and humbly. Doris felt that the most important of all of her jobs was being a Mom, and in this, as in all other things, she excelled. Her children always knew without a doubt that they were loved, and are left with many wonderful memories that always include laughter, her home baking and her kindness. In recent years, she and Claude were very blessed with several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren who have been so lucky to be able to create many of the same happy memories with her as well. Doris is lovingly survived by her husband and best friend of 56 years, Claude LeBlanc. Their six children, Ed LeBlanc, Karen (Kerry) Stene, Larry (Yen) LeBlanc, Betty (Ken) Skarpinsky, Darlene (Gary) Grant and Todd (MJ) LeBlanc, 16 beautiful grandchildren, Amanda, Stephanie, Tyler, Chad, Danika, Linh, Sandra, Brett, Jamie, Sean, Joshua, Danielle, Ronnie Lynn, Vickie, Fred and Cayla, as well as 16 beloved great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Richard (Cec) Willick, Leona Diehl, Loretta (Fern) Lamontangne, Angeline (Peter) Harbaruk and Elaine (Doug)Rutten. Doris is predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Eglantine Willick, her brothers Leo and Jim Willick, her sisters-in-law Lucy and Sheila Willick and her brother-in-law Raymond Diehl. The Memorial service took place for Doris on Thursday August 7, 2014 at St. Agatha’s Parish in Shellbrook Sk with Fr. Tru Le and Fr. Nick Ferreras as celebrants. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Doris to the choice of the donor. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart-Funeral Director (Shellbrook 306-747-2828).