Raymond J. LeBlanc, age 94, of Worcester, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather passed away surrounded by his adoring family on August 8, 2018.

     Raymond, the oldest of three children, was born in Gardner the son of Arthur and Melina (Allain) Leblanc.  He was a graduate of Gardner High School and joined the United States Army Air Corps where he served for many years during World War II.  Upon returning home he married his wife and partner of 72 years, Doris A. LeBlanc.  Besides his devoted wife he is survived by his cherished daughter, Donna Jamros and her husband, Richard of Shrewsbury; two beloved granddaughters, Wendy and her husband Mark Adams of Millbury and Cheryl Jamros of Shrewsbury; three beloved great granddaughters, Ashley Jamros, Madison and Jessica Adams; one beloved great great granddaughter, Natalie Bonin and several special nephews, nieces and friends.  Raymond was predeceased by two sisters, Eva Allain and Gloria Thibodeau.

     Raymond was employed as a Welder by the New York Central Railroad for 40 years before retiring. He loved sports, reading, traveling but most of all he loved spending time with his wife and family.  He will be greatly missed.  Raymond was a member of Saint Stephens Parish in Worcester.

     Family, friends and others whose lives Raymond touched are invited to MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018.  His funeral will be celebrated Monday, August 13, 2018 from the funeral home with a procession to St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury where his Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow to Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.  Those who wish to remember Raymond by way of a memorial tribute are kindly asked to consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.