Mary Frances Le Blanc
elevated rSRV6 July 1, 1952 ~ February 28, 2025
elevated rSRV6 Visitation
Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated rSRV6 Funeral Mass
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated rSRV6 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated rSRV6 Reception To Follow.
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elevated rSRV6 Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Frances Le Blanc, on February 28, 2025. Beloved wife to Gerald, loving mother to Heather, mother-in-law to Karen and Cecil, and grandmother to Caitlyn, Avalene and Amelia. Predeceased by her cherished son Thomas, parents Bernard and Mary and sisters Heather and Christine. She will be deeply missed by her bothers Bill (Ying), John (Linda), and Joe (Shaneil), her sisters Patricia (John), Constance (Dave), Deborah (John), Joan (Derek), Colleen (Kevin), and Bridget (Sam), and her many nieces and nephews.
elevated rSRV6 Born and raised in Newfoundland, Mary was the second oldest of 12 children, in a family filled with love and laughter. She moved to Toronto as a young teen, where her creative spirit flourished. From an early age, Mary expressed herself through art, designing and sewing clothing, and later working as a window designer for Reitman’s.
elevated rSRV6 Her passion and creativity led her to earn a degree in fine arts, and she found her true calling as an art therapist. Throughout her career she would work with struggling children, teens and mothers to be, however, her most rewarding work was with the Veterans at Sunnybrook Hospital, as a team member of the Creative Arts Department. Through her work, Mary combined her natural ability to help others with her love for art, providing comfort and healing to those in need and support and mentorship to her colleagues.
elevated rSRV6 Mary was a devoted wife for over 50 years. Her love story with Gerald began as admiration and friendship that, in a short time, blossomed into a once-in-a-lifetime love – a connection that grew into something truly extraordinary. Mary was a nurturing mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and cherished friend, whose kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Mary’s legacy lives on in her family, her artistic contributions, and the countless lives she touched with her compassion. She was a faithful servant of God and held a deep belief that love was always the answer.
elevated rSRV6 Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, March 7th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Joseph. Interment will follow the Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Guests are invited for a reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, 233 Centre Street East, Richmond Hill at 12:30 p.m.
elevated rSRV6 In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to “Covenant House” in Mary’s memory.
Ms. Le Blanc and family, we send our sympathies and prayers to you all. We were very sorry to hear of your loss.
My dear sister and my second mother, wise friend and confidant. God speed Mary I will always miss you forever. Brother Bill .
My sweet beloved sister in law Mary. She welcomed me with wide open arms from the first time I meet her. She love and care for my kids deeply. We will miss you dearly you will always be apart of me as your grandniece carry on your name. My forever Mary sleep on in paradise
Rest in forever peace my Beautiful Sister in Law. I was truly blessed to have you in my life, you were a sister to me and I will keep you close in my heart until we meet again.i Love you Mary.
Dear Heather and family,
My heart hurts for you right now, it’s a trying period. I know how close you were with your mother; losing a mother is an unfathomable grief. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Through our many conversations about your mom I learned what an inspirational person Mary was. She influenced so many others with her kindness, inventiveness, and unflinching faith, a really amazing person. Knowing that her magnificent spirit will radiate through all the lives she touched, including yours, I pray it will help you to find solace.
Please accept our deepest sympathy, Gerry. May Mary Rest In Peace. Fond remembrance. Carole and Barry Scannell
Dear Aunt Mary,
I’m so blessed to have you
You’re beautiful loving & caring
You’re an Angel there’s will
Be a place in my heart always.
You’re so caring with open arms
With kindness. We had a lot of good times .
May the Lord and all his guardian Angels
Be with you.
Our deepest sympathy
Uncle Jerry & Heather & family
May the Lord bless you all.
Amen
Love always Charlene & Dave
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother. May happy memories help you endure this great loss.
Gerry and family,
Mary was a bright light, always smiling, so kind and friendly. She always saw the positive in everyone. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear the news. My sincerest condolences to you all.
Mary was such a wonderful person to work with at Sunnybrook. She had a beautiful way of making art and creative expression accessible to Veterans, in particular those with dementia, through her caring and gentle approach.
I will be forever grateful for the past months where we have been able to reconnect, share stories and enjoy some good laughs. My thoughts are with all of you as you navigate the road ahead. Mary was such a beautiful person to know and will be missed.
Gerald and family,
I was honored to be a part of Mary’s care team and will miss seeing her smile. I will always remember her kindness and positive energy. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family, Mary was truly a wonderful person who’s energy, faith and passion was evident on every occasion. Rest in peace Mary, it was truly a pleasure to have known you and will be sadly missed.
Mary was an amazing person, I’ll never forget working and learning from her at Sunnybrook. She will be greatly missed – sending love and light to all of you.