Leon "Butch" J LeBlanc

.Leon J. LeBlanc, age 75 of Wiscasset ME, formerly of Lynn and Topsfield, MA passed away suddenly at his home on July 6, 2016. Leo was known as “Butch” to his family and friends. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Lynn, the son of the late Joseph L. and Madeleine (Murphy) LeBlanc. Leo was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1958. He had attended Northeastern University. He served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and was honorably discharged. He also lived for many years in southern Maine coastal areas.

Leo spent most of his career in the power generation industry, but he began his career first working in the material handling equipment field for Caterpillar dealers at Perkins Machinery Co. in Waltham, MA and Lewis/Boyle, Inc. in Needham, MA. He later started his own business where he was the owner and president of New England Engine Corp. in Rowley, MA, a diesel engine and generator dealership. He went on to work for various businesses in the power generation field. He was an influential member of EGSA, a national organization that supports the power generation industry, serving as a member of the board for many years as well as President. Leo was also a respected generating systems instructor for EGSA. He had also served as the chairman of the Board of Selectman in Middleton, MA.

Leo was very active for many years with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He was a ski enthusiast who belonged to the Lynn Snow Chasers Ski Club for many years. He enjoyed spending time camping when his family was young. He took his family on a fantastic trip across the U.S. and Canada in a van hauling a trailer, a trip his family always cherished. He loved “all things ocean” especially his “Blue Glory” boats. He will be remembered as a fun loving person, who will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Leo is survived by his two daughters Michelle Murphy and husband, Edward of Atkinson, NH and Laurie Thompson and her husband, Wayne of Wakefield, NH; four grandchildren Conor and Erin Murphy of Atkinson and Alex and Nicholas Jaslowich of Salem, MA. His sister, June Cennami and husband, Tom of Lynn. Several nieces, nephews and many relatives in Nova Scotia, also survive him. He is also by survived his former wife, Jeanne LeBlanc of Plaistow, NH. Leo was predeceased by his brother, Jack LeBlanc and two sisters; Dianne LeBlanc and Jill LeBlanc, all of Lynn. He was predeceased by his long-time companion Mary Frances “Cookie” Mack of Wells, Me.

Calling hours are Monday, July 25, 2016 from 9 – 10:30 AM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Pius V Church in Lynn. A private burial at sea with Coast Guard Military Honors will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s memory to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center. Please visit www.cuffemcginn.com for directions, or to sign the on-line guest book.