Theodore Leblanc, Sr.

OXFORD – Theodore J. LeBlanc, Sr., 90, of Lovett Road, died Monday, October 29, 2018, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Ellen M. (Rice) LeBlanc who died in 2015. He is survived by six children, Marie T. Hurley and her husband William of Middletown, CT, Theodore J. LeBlanc Jr. and his wife Mary of Oxford, Patricia A. Thompson and her husband William of Westboro, Barbara J. Boulay and her husband Robert of Oxford, Kenneth M. LeBlanc and his companion Alice Roos of Webster, and Scott A. LeBlanc and his wife Janet of Middletown, CT; his sister, Theresa A. Stone of North Oxford; his sister-in-law, Denise LeBlanc of Oxford; 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by three brothers, Ozias “Bunny” P. LeBlanc, Raymond M. LeBlanc, and Norman J. LeBlanc. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Ozias and Albina (LaMountain) LeBlanc, and was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1945, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Mr. LeBlanc worked for the Massachusetts State Lottery for 20 years, retiring as manager of operations in 1993. Previously, he owned and operated Ted’s Barber Shop in Worcester for many years. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Oxford Fire Department for 20 years. Mr. LeBlanc was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4241 in Oxford and was a member of the Auburn Elks. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, and traveling throughout his retirement, especially to his home in Florida.

The family would like to thank Central Mass Hospice for their exceptional care that allowed him to stay in his home during his final days.

A funeral will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Friday, November 2, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Ann’s Church, P.O. Box 488, North Oxford, MA 01537, or Central Mass Hospice, 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA 01501.