ALPHONSE (AL) LEBLANC

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ALPHONSE (AL) LEBLANC On March 8, 2009, Al passed away from cancer at the Health Sciences Centre. That he survived for 19 months from diagnosis is a tribute to his determination and inner strength. Al was born in Moncton, New Brunswick on October 4, 1946 of French Acadian roots. He graduated from the University of Moncton with a degree in Business Administration (Personnel Management) and worked with the Federal Government for 32 years in Fredericton, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Winnipeg as a human resources manager and consultant. The last 10 years of his career were spent with the RCMP D Division. Al was respected for his integrity, common sense, modesty, and wit. He understood the term public servant and served Canadians with sincerity and intention. At the time of his passing, he had been retired for some five years. Al is survived by his wife, Nancy Masarsky, his daughter, Tracie Erin LeBlanc of Ottawa. He is also survived by his sisters, Anne Marie (Elmer) and Rose (Hubert) of Moncton, his twin Bernice (Bob) of Courtenay, BC, and Ginette of Fredericton. His parents, Salomee and Leo, predeceased him. He is also survived by his in-laws, Sol Masarsky, Harold, Rochelle Reifman (Dr. Ed), Gail, and Earl (Linda). His nieces, nephews, and friends also grieve him. We gratefully acknowledge all of his care providers for the expertise and compassion shown throughout his illness. A special note of thanks is made to Tammi-Lee, RN, of Palliative Care who has been our north, south, east, and west. Should you wish, donations honouring Al's memory may be made to the Canadian Human Rights Museum or CancerCare Manitoba or a cancer program of your choice. It is difficult to capture the full measure of a life lived how can we know the dancer from the dance? Yet, a memorial service will be held on Monday, March 16th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2009