GEORGE JOSEPH “DICK” LEBLANC

GEORGE JOSEPH “DICK” LEBLANC – OOLTEWAH, Tenn. – George Joseph “Dick” LeBlanc, 68, died unexpectedly Monday morning, Oct. 13, 2008, at his home. A native of Old Town, he had been a resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area for the past 16 years. Dick spent 29 years in the real estate business as part owner of a Coldwell Banker Reality, Bangor, and served on the board of James Taylor Hospital, Bangor. At the time of his death, he was employed with Economy Honda, Chattanooga, Tenn. During his retirement, Dick enjoyed spending time with family, working in his garden and watching his birds on the back deck as he felt he had a responsibility to provide for God’s creatures. He was a good man with a great sense of humor, who was sustained by a deep faith and love for his family. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Joanne Baillargeon. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Heather; loving daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Steve Nadeau, and their children, Mike and Katie, of Glenburn; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Pam LeBlanc of Kennebunkport; also loving extended family, Scott Barbour, Kristin and Brian Cray, Ryan and Jen Barbour, and their respective children, Haley and Gabrielle, Keegan and Connor, Sarah and Cameron; lifelong friend and “brother,” Leon Baillargeon and wife, Sharon, of Orrington and daughters, LeAnn, Lisa and Amy; friends, Jim and Ann Nadeau; sister, Linda Tweedie of Buxton, who always had a special place in his heart; as well as other brothers, sisters and friends. A memorial service will be held in Maine at a later date. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Hixon, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.