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Donald Edward LeBlanc

1942 - 2023

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Chrisanna Fagan lit a candle

Friday, December 15, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to all of Donny's family and friends. I grew up playing with Barb and always called him Donny, even when meeting him here in Vancouver at Expo '86 while watching the nightly fireworks. Hugs and love to all the family !!! Chrisanna Fagan

John Cunningham posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Was surprised and shocked to hear the sad news about Don. We long shared an apartment in Saint John along with broadcaster Bill Seguin back in the mid ‘60s. Don, the Canadian Press representative; Seguin and I compared stories of our news gathering experiences. Often, we were in competition to be first on a story. As old school journalists, we worked hard and we played hard. As time went on, we were all chasing stories in Toronto. Don, precise and calm under deadline pressure, found himself editing copy on a major news desk at CP. I worked mostly in the CP News Features department. Bill travelled about the city in company vehicles reporting spot news to radio stations. Don was always the sensible one. Don, who could manage money, frequently made short-term loans to less prudent colleagues. He was there to help transient reporters move from apartment to apartment. In pre-Watergate days, when newsmen were often pictured as ruffians in tattered trench-coats, Don was always polite, charming and presentable. Over time, Don was transferred out west with The Canadian Press and we lost touch. But over all these years, I’ve often had fond memories of Don, a talented wordsmith and all-around great guy. I extend my deepest sympathies to Anita, Jennifer and family. Sincerely, John Cunningham

Frank Eldon Cranton posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

I have known Don for many years dating back to the time we were growing up in Amherst, Nova Scotia. We always got along well together and enjoyed our friendship. Don was an honest, hardworking person who easily made friends with everyone he met. We both started out working at different types of employment in Amherst. where he became a journalist and was very good at his profession. He excelled in this type of employment and later graduated into more senior positions in various parts of the Maritimes because of his extensive experience. Upon later moving to Vancouver. British Columbia he entered into the area of Public Relations At that time he also met his wife, Anita, where they married and had their loving daughter, Jennifer. Upon my retirement Diana and I spent several winters in Victoria, British Columbia where Don was always helpful in getting me to my vehicle which was shipped to Vancouver by rail. I am forever grateful for our friendship and will sadly miss my Best Friend Don knowing that he is now at Peace, Thank You my friend for all of your help and advice over the years, You will be greatly missed, Diana and I send our sincere condolences for your loss to the entire Family.

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