Edgar C. Le Blanc, Jr.

Edgar C. Le Blanc, Jr., age 95, an 11 year resident of Spring House Estates; and formerly a 47 year resident of Oreland, PA, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lillian (nee Gagnon) Le Blanc, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was a Claims Representative, employed by Social Security in Philadelphia for 26 years prior to his retirement in 1986. He is the beloved husband of 61 years of Catherine M. (nee McCool) Le Blanc. Edgar, along with his wife, Catherine, in 1976 founded Families Unite For Mental Health Rights and he served as president until 1979 when many similar local organizations merged to form the National Alliance for Mental Illness. He was a member of Holy Martyrs' Church in Oreland and served on the Pastoral Council and as a Lector and Cantor. He was a Volunteer at Springhouse Estates and was a Certified Hospice Worker. Mr. Le Blanc is survived by his beloved wife Catherine and is the devoted father of Edgar C. "Gary" Le Blanc III of Roslyn, PA, Brian F. "Fin" Le Blanc (Leatha) of Conifer, CO and Denise L. Burns (Ty) of Paradise, TX. He is the...[more]

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ving Grandfather of Renee Burns, Brenna & Olivia Le Blanc. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday from 9:15 to 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Of Padua Church 259 Forest Ave, Ambler with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. Remembrances in his name to National Alliance For Mental Illness (NAMI PA) Montgomery County Chapter 100 W Main St Ste 204 Lansdale, PA 19446 www.nami.org would be appreciated by the family.