Joseph Robert LeBlanc

BANGOR – Joseph Robert LeBlanc was born on May 20, 1940, in Waterville. He passed into the next life on Feb. 1, 2024, at a Bangor hospital. Most people called him “Bob”. He was also known as “Smokey” and “JoBob”.

Bob served in the Army, the Army Reserve, and the Air National Guard. One month after Alaska became a state, Bob was stationed there. His career included being a photographer, a forest ranger, a Kennebec County deputy sheriff, a computer salesman, and he held a variety of positions on the railroad.

When personal computers and hard drives first become available to purchase, Bob taught himself how to build computers from scratch. As a member of the Central Maine Linux Users Group, Bob taught people how to install Linux software, and how to use it. Amateur radio was his passion; Bob got his Ham license over 40 years ago.

Bob’s parents Joseph Wilfred LeBlanc and Jennette Beatrice Richards LeBlanc, and his brother, Mark LeBlanc, predeceased him.

He is survived by his daughters Janet L. LeBlanc and Rebecca L. Yong; his grandson, Alex Young; his niece, Sara Tulley, his nephew, Brian LeBlanc; and three step-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 4, at Notre Dame at 10 a.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.