RUSSELL J. LeBLANC

    Russell J. LeBlanc, 92, of Worcester, died Friday, April 7, in Radius Healthcare Center. His wife, Marion J. (Campbell) LeBlanc died in 1998.

    He leaves five daughters, Geraldine L. Hoose and her longtime companion Robert Roche of Millbury; Annette K. Mitchell and her husband Eli of Charlton; Christine F. Bahde widow of Louis Bahde of Shrewsbury; Janice E. Sokol and her husband Steve of Worcester and Jeanne M. Bates and her husband Richard of Worcester, with whom he made his home, 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren an numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert and by a granddaughter, Susan Sullivan. He was born in Leominster, a son of Frank and Frances (Gaudette) White and had lived in Worcester more than 60 years. Mr. LeBlanc was a machine operator for 34 years at Norton Co. and retired in 1975. He was a member of the Norton Retirees Club and was a former member of the Englebrekt Club.