Robert LeBlanc

Robert A LeBlanc, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born in Westbrook on June 17, 1956, the son of Joseph W & Lorraine (Richard) LeBlanc. Bob graduated from Westbrook High School in 1974 and the University of Southern Maine in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Bob was the first one in his family to graduate from college, for which both his parents were so proud. Bob began employment in his youth, babysitting for his neighbors and many cousins. He worked for many companies over the years; Wendy's as a manager, Red Coach Grill as a waiter, Carter Brothers Jewelry as a jeweler, Day's Jewelers as a certified gemologist, and his last job for UNUM as a long-term disability specialist. He retired from UNUM in 2022 and loved his newfound freedom of not working. Bob loved to travel with friends and family. He drove cross-country from Westbrook to California in 1984. Along the way he spent time at the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Las Vegas. He also traveled to Florida, Virginia, and Washington DC. He went overseas to England and Scotland. He went on many cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean. He loved spending time in New York City with his long-time partner, Gabriel Chasse. Bob loved amusement and theme parks. He spent time in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Dollywood, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens, and Six Flags. He never met a roller coaster he didn't like. Bob loved teaching anyone and everyone about art, history, movies, and literature. He enjoyed visiting museums and Historic Homes. He was always able to elaborate on the tour as sometimes he knew more about the site than the tour guide. Bob's love of reading started at an early age. He created the Rockcliffe School and Library where his sisters would be required to take out his books and read them during the summer school vacations. He also collected Stephen King novels and met him several times at book signings. Some of Bob's copies have personal notes from Stephen to Bob. Movies were a passion with Bob. He would go to the theaters as often as possible during his childhood and continued to go to the movie theaters throughout his life when a movie was worth seeing on the big screen. Most movies he would simply wait for the DVD to come out and buy a copy to add to his huge collection. Bob was a lover of all games, whether board games, cards, movies or TV trivia. His favorite card game was Pennies from Heaven, and he was a very skilled player. Bob loved cinematic arts and theater. He often watched the annual Academy Awards and collected Broadway showtunes. His collections of movies, books, and music were enormous. Bob was an avid adventurer and explored Maine and New England extensively. His favorite spots were Acadia National Park, Fort Williams Park, Range Pond State Park, and of course, Forest Lake where he spent his childhood summers. Bob suffered a stroke while recovering from heart surgery in 2017. He was paralyzed on his left side and was unable to speak. After many weeks of rehabilitation, and the devoted care from his long-time partner Gabriel, he recovered with only a slight limp in his gait. A truly remarkable recovery. Bob was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Lorraine LeBlanc. He is survived by his long-time partner Gabriel Chasse; his sisters, Denise Francoeur, Louise Thibeault (spouse Brian), Tina LeBlanc (spouse Denise Tanguay); his nephew Andre' Davis; his great nephews and niece, Kyle Hanson, Dominic Davis, Riley Davis, Caitlin Steele; and his many extended relatives. A burial will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10am in St Hyacinth Cemetery in Westbrook.

Robert LeBlanc

June 17, 1956 - June 10, 2024

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