LeBlanc – Joseph Ernest “Ernie” – Retired Major RCAF, of Ottawa, passed away after a short illness on January 7, 2019. Born March 8, 1928 in Moncton, NB, preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jacqueline and his first wife Dorothy Mary (nee Pecarski). Mourning their collective loss are his spouse of 36 years, Ninon (nee Thibault), his children Rick (Wendy) LeBlanc of Australia, Denise Rostas of Moncton, Susan (Bruce) Sheppard of California, Carole (Gord) Wiles of Ottawa and David LeBlanc of Moncton and his grandchildren Daniel LeBlanc, Christy Rostas and Duane Rostas. At 90 years young, his love of golf, gardening and travel followed his long career of Military and Public Service. Friends and Family are invited to visit at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Sacred Space at 11 o’clock. For those who wish, memorial contributions in Ernie’s memory may be made to the Hospice Care Ottawa. A special thank you to the Oncology team at the Ottawa General Hospital, Champlain Local Health Integration Network and May Court Hospice.