SOUTHBRIDGE: Alfred J. LeBlanc, 83, of Guelphwood Rd., died Wednesday, February 28th at the Meadows of Leicester. He leaves a daughter, Hilda Cohen of Layfayette Hill, PA.; two brothers, Raymond LeBlanc of Jay, ME, and Rene LeBlanc of Canton, ME. His wife of 46 years, Rose (Henry) LeBlanc, died in 1992. He was born in Mexico, ME, the son of Alyre and Quieta (St. Onge) LeBlanc. He was a graduate of Worcester Junior College with an Associates Degree in Industrial Management. He moved to Southbridge in 1951 and worked for American Optical for many years, retiring from Worcester Control, where he worked as a machinist. He also drove Elder Bus for many years.
He was a member of the Quinebaug Lodge of Masons, the Doric Chapter R.A.M, Hiriam Council, Worcester Commandery Number 5. He was also a member of the Melha Shriners of Springfield, and belonged to Hadji, and the Model-T Unit. He enjoyed parading for the Shriners in his miniature Model-T fire truck. He also enjoyed fishing, and flying radio controlled planes. He was a member of Notre Dame Church, Southbridge, and also attended St. Hedwigâ??s Church. A funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday, March 3 in Jay, ME. Calling hours will be 6 â?? 8 pm, on Thursday, March 1st from Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St, Southbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. An online guest book is available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com.