Arthur "Skip" Henry LeBlanc

He attended Waltham Public Schools before enlisting in the Air Force. Arthur retired after 43 years as a railroad conductor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rita LeBlanc of Waltham, MA and his sister-in-law MaryEllen LeBlanc of Stow, MA.

He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Linda A. LeBlanc. Sons: David and wife Terri of Mystic, CT, Brian of Leominster, MA, Retired Brigadier General John A. and wife Rose of Merrimac, NH., Jay and wife Kim of Holliston, MA. Daughters: Deborah Long and husband Donald of Loveland, CO, Laurie LeBlanc of Fitchburg, MA, Michele Lord of Framingham, MA, Tina Lam and husband David of Merrimac, NH. In addition, he will be dearly missed by his 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and his brother Donald of Stow, MA. His sister Joanne Reinschild of Fitchburg, MA. His mother-in-law Catherine Mockus of Marlborough, MA. His sister=in=law Deborah Mockus of Marlborough, MA. His brother-in-law John Mockus of Worcester, MA and his three nephews and a niece.

He embraced New England winters by becoming an avid downhill skier which expanded his adventures to Canada, Colorado, and beyond. Summer R'ving drew him across country and along the Atlantic coast and eventually to Old Orchard Beach, ME. When he retired, he was Florida bound. He was actively involved in the Community of Riverwoods Plantation in Estero, FL. Teaching line dancing, playing billiards and golfing with the Duffers and the TerraVerde Gang.

Family gathers at White's Pond visiting his cousins and the meet and greet at Margie and Joe Delfino's held a very special place in his heart.

Skip was a great guy and a good friend, especially to his wife Linda, with whom he spent years traveling the country visiting family and friends especially his grands and the great grands.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3, at Slattery Funeral Home and Cremations, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA at 9:30AM, interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 133 Wilson St., Marlborough, MA. All are welcomed to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his honor to Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL 33901, Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO BOx 50, Memphis, TN 38101.