Raymond LeBlanc

Obituary of Raymond LeBlanc Raymond J.A. LeBlanc was born November 6, 1938 in Norwich, CT to Alderice and Rose (Alfieri) LeBlanc. He was a longtime resident of the Southeastern CT area. In addition to his professional career as Gerontologist, Health Care Administrator, Author, Researcher and Consultant, Ray was a civic leader, father and husband. Mr. LeBlanc administered nursing homes including the New London Convalescent Home in Waterford, The Convalescent Center of Norwich and served as Operation Director for the National Organization of Medeplex. He was a respected authority on aging, long term care and stress. He authored nationally recognized research papers including "After a Spouse's Death" and "The American Male - The Endangered Species". He also authored monthly columns on nutrition for Health Express, a national magazine as well as a weekly column on health and aging for the Norwich Bulletin newspaper. Mr. LeBlanc was a president of the College of Health Care Administration. He was a fellow in the College of Health Care Administrators and a member of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine in addition to the many other committees and offices held. He was a 1956 graduate of NFA. He earned a BS, BA and received his Main gerontology from the New Haven Graduate School. While residing in Montville, CT, Mr. LeBlanc was a charter member and the first President of the Montville Jaycees. In addition, he was a founder of the Thames Valley Committee for Community Action (TVCCA), the first president of the Montville PTA and a recipient of the Montville distinguished service award. While residing in Waterford, CT, Ray was an active member and officer of the Rotary Club. Among the accomplishments he was most proud of was the construction of the Waterford Gazebo. He also held office of National Director for the US Jaycees. Mr. LeBlanc was recognized and selected for the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, the Who's Who in Health Care of America, Outstanding Civic Leader of America, Noteworthy Americans and as an Honorable Kentucky Colonel. He was an active member of St. David's Episcopal Church in Gales Ferry, CT. Ray eventually resided in Lady Lake, FL until the time of his leaving us to be with God. Mr. LeBlanc is survived by his wife Barbara (Gorra) LeBlanc; his 4 children; Glenn of Colchester, CT, Jon of Marlborough, CT, Gregg of Tigard, OR and Jennifer Wohlleben-LeBlanc of Groton, CT; several aunts and uncles. Those that knew Ray knew he touched many lives trying to make his family, friends, church, community and world a better place. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 9:00 to 10:30 Am at the Labenski Funeral Home in Norwich, CT. Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich, CT on Saturday, August 22 at 11.00 AM Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visitation Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Labenski Funeral Home in Norwich, CT. Services Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich, CT on Saturday, August 22 at 11.00 AM Memorial Donations Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital,501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Raymond LeBlanc

November 6, 1938 - August 17, 2009