Arthur J. LeBlanc, Jr.

January 21, 1937 - November 24, 2008

Arthur J. LeBlanc, Jr. 1937 � 2008 Southampton � Arthur J. �Pepper� LeBlanc, Jr. 71, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 24, 2008. He was born in New Bedford, MA on January 21, 1937, a son of the late Arthur Sr. and Loretta (Richard) LeBlanc. He was a graduate of Cook Vocational High School in New Bedford and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a twenty five year Southampton resident and former Holyoke resident. He was previously employed at the former Reynolds Mfg. and James River Graphics of Holyoke. Art loved fishing and working on automobiles and was a member of American Legion Post 351 of Holyoke. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Bourbonnais) LeBlanc, who died on February 19, 2003. He is survived by two sons, Richard LeBlanc, and Mark LeBlanc and his wife Danielle of Florida, two daughters, Debra LeBlanc, and Laurie Dansereau, both of Southampton. He also leaves his brother, Paul LeBlanc of Pennsylvania, and sister, Claire Reardon of Southampton. He will be sadly missed by fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are on Saturday, November 29, from the Messier Funeral Home, 1944 Northampton St. (Route 5) Holyoke with a calling hour from 8:30 � 10am. A funeral home service will held at 10am. Burial will follow in St. Jerome Cemetery. Messier Funeral Home 532-5491