Joseph Grover "J. Grover" LeBlanc Obituary

A resident of Donaldsonville, he passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Baton Rouge. He was 82 and a native of White Castle. He was a retired employee with the USDA with 25 years of service, a property manager of Elan Folse and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Wednesday, April 29, from 5 p.m. To 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Thursday from 8 a.m. To 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church, Donaldsonville, on Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Phil Spano, celebrant. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Wayne Boudreaux LeBlanc, of Donaldsonville; a daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Frank A. Sotile Jr., of Donaldsonville; two grandsons, Frank A. III and Alex Sotile, of Donaldsonville; a sister, Wilma L. LeBlanc, of Plaquemine; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Grover Sr. And Adele Folse LeBlanc; two brothers, Clifford and Leonard LeBlanc; three sisters, Lucille LeBlanc, Marie L. Bahuriak and Elsie L. Amedee. He was a member and past district governor of the White Castle Lions Club and was president of LeBlanc and Co.

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Hi Everyone

Well the computer is back from the computer hospital so I guess it is time for a "Sherman Update". He is doing really good. Actually gaining some weight. His color is also improving - probally because he goes outside and tries to play Frisbee with Katie. We got his power chair ordered today so look out he may be on your porch one day. he is really looking forward to having that.

We still have therapist and aides and nurses coming to the house but not as often as before. He is able to help me help him and is really doing a lot for himself. He still wants to go with me every time I go anywhere and of course he doesn't want to wait in the car. We try to do all of our errands in D'ville once a week and sometimes that means me helping him in and out of the car up to 10 times. I told him that was not working out to good so now he will wait in the car if I run in to get dog food or something like that.

We do make it to Church on Sunday morning and he really enjoys that and everyone enjoys seeing him. I think it is the attention he is getting because there is always a really big grin on his face. One of the ladies in the choir told me Sunday that it is so sad to sit in the choir and watch him try to sing. (he was a member of the choir) That is still the most frustrating part of the stroke - not being able to make your feelings known. We have ordered a computer for him that he can type and then it will speak for him. He has been using my laptop to type on and to practice but this one will actually say the words. I am looking forward to that one.

Hopefully the computer will stay fixed for a long while and I can keep you posted. Please continue to pray for our sanity. lol

Love,
Dolores

Buddy LeBlanc

There will be a wake for Buddy tomorrow Wed. from 8:30 to 11:00 am at the Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville followed by a Mass on Thur at 11:00 am with his funeral to follow afterwards in the Catholic Cemetery.

[From Jerry & Gail Sales]

Buddy LeBlanc

Just a quick note to let all of you know Harold Tridico called earlier today saying Buddy died this morning about 8:30 am. Funeral services are pending. We will let you know details later when we know something.

[From Jerry & Gail Sales]

Buddy LeBlanc

Dear April,

Just a quick note to let you know that Harold Tridico called and Wayne LeBlanc (Jerry’s cousin) called them and her husband Buddy has had a stroke or heart failure and is in hospital in Baton Rouge. Harold said it didn’t look too good.

Would you please make sure that your mama knows about it down there and she can pass the word if they haven’t already been told.

Wayne is Aline Capello’s (Joe’s sister) daughter…..in case you didn’t get the connection.


I will let you know if we hear anything further.


Jerry has that sinus/allergy stuff again and is on medication again and not feeling well. We have had a bad time getting him over some of this lately.

I am sure it is due partly to his heart medication and blood thinner and other stuff he must now take all the time.

Take care.

Love, Gail and Jerry

hi

It has come to my attention that I haven't sent anything out in a while. I have kinda had my hands full trying to adjust to Sherman's wants and needs. Plus the fact we have help here a lot during the day. The other reason is my PC continues to act squirrley.

We are doing really good. He is adjusting to the fact that I won't come "right now" he sometimes has to wait until I finish doing whatever it is that I am doing. Other than that all is well.

I'll send more when I get the PC fixed.

Love,
Dolores

Please continue to pray for both of us. I sometimes feel I need it more than he does right now.