Dr. Romeo C. Leblanc

Longtime Fitchburg Dentist Dr. Romeo C. Leblanc passed away peacefully on Saturday October 14, 2023 with family by his side at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Facility in Worcester, MA. He lived a full and successful life, loved and respected by all. He was a man of no limits and accomplished much in his long life. Born in St. Andre, New Brunswick, Canada on June 7, 1922, a son to Alphee and Marie Blanche (Landry) Leblanc. He was the oldest of 14 siblings. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Fitchburg High in 1939. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served six years during World War II in the 7th Armored Division. He was awarded many metals including the Purple Heart and Bronze Medal for Valor. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and went on to study PreMed at UMASS Amherst and then onto Tufts Dental School through the GI Bill, graduating in 1954 achieving his DMD. He was very grateful to the Veterans Association for helping him forge his future. He was an active member of the Mass Dental Association, held the office of the Treasurer for many years. He was very competitive by nature and was an accomplished athlete. An avid bowler, golfer, and skier but his real love was dancing and traveling. He traveled near and far from foreign countries to all across the United States. He was always found warm and approachable, he was everyone’s friend and most say favorite uncle of many of his nieces and nephews. He was strong and independent, a survivor with a brave soul and curious mind. He had the ability to adapt to changes not only in his personal life but in the world. We will remember him for his outstanding guidance and principle, and accepting things for what they are. He lived by one of his favorite sayings “You’re you, I am me and we are all different”. He felt we should accept everyone for who they are and who they have become in life. He leaves his daughter Diana J. Leblanc and partner John Ferrera of Leominster; son Kenneth C. Leblanc and wife Linda (Sequin) of Leominster; daughter Donna M. McCarthy and husband Michael of Ft Myers, Florida, grandchildren Cara Meehan and husband Mike Meehan, Christopher LeBlanc, Sam Descoteaux, Erin McCarthy, Riane McCarthy, and great grandchildren Alexander Meehan, Shannon Meehan and Camden LeBlanc. He is also survived by three brothers, Joseph “Nel” Leblanc of Fitchburg; Yvon “Bo” Leblanc of Florida; and Robert “Bird” Leblanc of Plymouth and sisters Jeanette (Jay) Salerno and Gloria Forgues both of Fitchburg. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jennie (Miciukewicz) of 50 years in 1992. He was brother to the late Leopould “Paul” Leblanc, Edgar “Gee” Leblanc, Roger “Fat” Leblanc, Ronald “Pete” Leblanc, Alfred “Faye” Leblanc, Lena Galipeault, all from Fitchburg and Bertha Maki from Townsend, and Gloria around age of 2. The family is grateful for the wonderful care he received at the Lutheran. Everyone there treated him as family, we can’t thank them enough. Per Romeo’s wishes, there will be a private burial for the family, where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Jennie Leblanc. The Isabelle and Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg is directing arrangements. To leave an online condolence please visit www.andersonfuneral.com. The family asks that you do something nice to someone in need in his memory, the world needs more kindness these days and our dad would say the same. Memorial donations can be made in his name to the Leominster Veteran’s Memorial Center 100 West St. Leominster, Ma. 01453. Please make checks out to LVMC.

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Dr. Romeo C. Leblanc

June 7, 1922 - October 14, 2023