Ted W. LeBlanc

Ted W. LeBlanc “Frenchy” of DeLand, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2024 at the age of 89.  Ted was born to Peter and Martha (Ruitz) LeBlanc on August 21, 1935 in Miami, Florida where he spent his childhood with his beloved older brother and sisters.  He moved to central Florida in 1966 and spent 39 years working with Southern Bell as a telephone lineman, installing telephone lines before retiring as “The Mayor of Deleon Springs” He loved to spend time outdoors and was particularly fond of fishing and gardening. What he loved most of all was his family. He always made a great effort gathering everyone for holidays and celebrations. Quick with a joke and a smile that radiated his love of life, Ted was magnetic and captured the attention of any room he entered. Predeceased by his son Danny (surviving spouse Debbie) LeBlanc, grandson Darrel “Buck” Horne, and niece Jamie Pio Jimenez. He has left to cherish his memory a daughter Sandra (Edward) Lewand and a son Steven (Beth) LeBlanc. Seven grandchildren Shanna (Christopher) Kosel, Melissa (Nick) Shephard, Josh (Nicole) Baker, Chelsea (Adam) Arceneaux, Jenna (Derek) Bernstein, Sydnee Lewand, and Riley LeBlanc. Nine Great Grandchildren: Ayla (20), Kaylee (18), Sara (15), Sophia (14), Dalton (9), Daniel (7), Dexter (5), Breeslyn (11mos), Gracelyn (due in January)

A graveside service to honor him will be held 10am Friday, August 30, 2024 at Pierson Methodist Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held immediately following the ceremony at 820 Carter Road DeLand, FL 32720.

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