Marie-Claire Thérèse Hélène LeBlanc (Lemieux)

Marie-Claire was the first born of three children on May 16^th, 1945 in St. Boniface, MB and passed away September 25^th, 2021 in North Battleford, Sk. Marie-Claire is survived by her husband Derrol LeBlanc and six children Nathaniel (Tana), Natalie, Jacqueline (Bob Gabelhouse), Seanace (Dixie), Brennan (Leah), Vanessa Spelliscy and 12 grandchildren:  Kieran, Mitch, Ben, Brittany, Shelby, Juliana, Olivia, Christian, Liam, Georgia, Elliot, Mario and great grandchild Jakub.  She was predeceased by her parents Paul and Adrienne (Lachance) Lemieux and brother Denis Lemieux.

Madame LeBlanc was a teacher and taught over 50 years in various provinces. She taught in Montmartre, Estevan, Rankin Inlet, Goodfish Lake, St. Paul, Prince Albert, Albertville, and North Battleford. In the city of North Battleford, she retired as the principal of École Père Mercure.  However, one year later she returned and completed 18 years of substitute teaching until June 2021. She taught at McKitrick, North Battleford Comprehensive High School, John Paul II, & École Monseigneur Blaise Morand. Mom never shied away from hard work and she always completed her tasks with patience and pride. Mom was an accomplished chef and baker; her passion for cooking was handed down to all of her children. It truly brought smiles to our faces as mom had so much pre-prepared foods in the freezer that she even fed us while in hospital and still fed us while preparing for her celebration of life.

Her ability to teach all of us to live with our hearts is a lesson I am still learning to this day.

She was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations can be made in her name to the schools she held dear to her heart; École Monseigneur Blaise Morand (cheques payable to EMBM Community Council) or École Père Mercure (has a set up for direct deposits; peremecure@cefsk.ca).

“Children are born with wings, teachers help them fly”.

The family thanks everyone for all the love and support they received during this difficult time.

Sallows & McDonald –Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Vigil of Prayer will be held 6:30 pm, Thursday September 30th, 2021 in the Chapel of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home (1271 103st North Battleford, SK.) and Funeral Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Friday October 1st, 2021 from St Joseph’s Calasanctius Parish ( 1942 98 St, North Battleford, SK) Rite of Committal to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. All friends and family are welcome from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Dekker Centre (623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford) for lunch and refreshments. Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home in care of arrangements. condolences can be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com.

• Date : 2021-09-25
• Location : North Battleford, SK.