Lee Roy J. LeBlanc

SOUTH PARIS – Lee Roy J. LeBlanc, 78, of Rumford, passed away peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris, Maine on Aug. 7, 2023. He was born on Nov. 29, 1944, in Rumford, one of 11 children to the late Leandre “Lee” and Theresa (Arsenault) LeBlanc. He attended Rumford Schools and was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army.

He loved playing guitar and singing at local events, dancing with his beloved wife Yvette and especially good old fashioned kitchen parties. Lee Roy was known for his fun loving and charismatic personality. He was always joking with his grandchildren and charming all the ladies. Lee Roy is a well-known local musician and encouraged many in his family to play. He took his grandson Zachary Hodge and many other nephews under his wing and encouraged them to pursue their musical careers and build their confidence. Lee Roy was a very proud Father and Grandfather to his son Timmy and his grandchildren.

On Oct. 25, 2003, Lee Roy married his former high school sweetheart, Yvette (Martineau) in Rumford, Maine. They enjoyed 20 years of dancing, camping, picking parties, travelling and just loving life.

Besides his wife Yvette he is survived by his son Timmy and his wife Ashly of Clermont, Florida, his four grandchildren, Kyle, Cameryn, Natalya and Brayden. He also leaves behind his siblings Jean Babineau of Manchester, N.H., Gerry Parent, of Manchester, N.H., Dennis LeBlanc and partner Sue Welch of Rumford, Don LeBlanc and wife Linda of Rumford, Roger LeBlanc of Westbrook, Rita LeBlanc of Manchester, N.H., Debbie Berube and her husband Norman of Manchester, N.H., Patricia Savageau and Husband Norman of Manchester, N.H., as well as his step children Tina Hodge of Oakland, Carrie Colley and husband Mike of Norway, Pam Cunningham and husband Dana of Saco, and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Richard LeBlanc and David LeBlanc, brother-in-law of the late Leo Babineau and Frank Parent, and stepfather of the late Eric Penney.

Family and Friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Thibault Remembrance Center, 250 Penobscot Street, Rumford and a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at 1 p.m., at St. Athanasius/ St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford.

Burial in the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Augusta will be private.

Please visit http://www.ThibaultRemembranceCenter.com to sign Lee Roy’s guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family.

Memorial donations in his memory can be made to:

Maine Veterans’ Home

477 High Street

South Paris, ME 04281