The passing of Didace LeBlanc
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of a great friend, Didace LeBlanc.
Didace, as many of you will know was a great friend and a respected fiddler. He was generous and humble but would never miss the opportunity to pick up the fiddle with his friends to entertain neighbours and concert goers. We’ll miss him. We’ve included his complete obituary below.
LeBLANC, Didace
— 75, Cheticamp, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2010, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Edouard and Cecile (Camus) LeBlanc. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. His love and passion for Cape Breton fiddle music was well- known and shared with many friends, musicians, and family. He really enjoyed a round of golf with friends, as well as a good game of cards (more so when winning). Telling tall tales at Tim's while drinking coffee with his buddies always seemed to perk him up. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, lifetime member of the K.O.C. Council No. 3850, member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 32, and a member of the Senior Citizens Club. Before early retirement due to illness, he was employed by LeVatte Construction in Sydney for many years. Didace is survived by his loving companion, Eveline Noël; son, André (Jeanne), Cheticamp; daughters, Lorna (Hugh Murray), Halifax; Kathleen (Derek Poirier), Cheticamp; Velma (Wayne Robichaud), Prince Edward Island; brothers, Joseph (Lucie), Cheticamp; Georgie (Diane), Sydney; Harry (Gloria), Belle Côte; sisters, Rose Anna Gouthro, Cheticamp; Elizabeth (Willie MacDougall), Sydney; Victoire Chiasson, Cheticamp; Dorothy (Tommy Lynk), Catalone; Edith Chiasson, Sydney; grandchildren, Coralee, Melinda, Jason, Raquel, Andrea, Erica, Derica, Paige, Michael; great-grandchildren, Ian, Emma, Jonathon. He was predeceased by wife, Stella Chiasson; brothers, Neil, Wilfred, Angus; sisters, Marie Emma Aucoin, Annie Rose Pino, Hilda Romard, Evelyn Aucoin, Della Aucoin. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass 11 a.m. February 26, 2010 in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, St. Joseph Du Moine. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or a charity or your choice.Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites
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