Lynn — Mrs. Barbara A. (Hoffman) LeBlanc, 77 years, of Lynn, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in a local nursing home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Gerald LeBlanc. She was born in Lynn the daughter of the late Israel and Rose (Richmond) Hoffman. She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School and Burdette College. Mrs. LeBlanc lived in Lynn all of her life.
She was a secretary with the Lynn School System and worked in the administration building for many years. She also worked in special education and the Department of Motor Vehicle. She enjoyed walking, gardening and cooking.
She is survived by her sons, Michael L. LeBlanc and his wife, Alexandra, of Haverhill, Joseph E. LeBlanc of Lynn, Sue A. Baker of Lynn, her grandchildren, Gerald LeBlanc of Derry, N.H., Ashley LeBlanc of Derry, N.H., Brandon Baker of Lynn and Ryan Reason of New Hampshire. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. She is the mother of the late Gerald LeBlanc, sister of the late Sydney and Melvin Hoffman.
Service information: Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Route 129) Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Lynn, at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.