Rita Frances Martin

Rita Frances Martin, age 78, of Massillon passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Massillon Community Hospital following a period of failing health. She was born April 14, 1926 to Frank and Gertrude Martin in Providence, RI. Rita, formerly of North Canton, retired from Charter One Bank in 1996. She most recently resided at The Hospitality House in Massillon, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Gertrude Livernois, Lois Martin, and Noreen Ellinwood; and daughter Lisa May LeBlanc. She is survived by her former husband, Raymond LeBlanc of Sun City Center, FL; her brother Brian Martin of Massachusetts; one sister-in-law, Teresa Philips of Sun City Center, FL; two brothers-in-law, Leo and Cliff LeBlanc of California; many nieces and nephews; two sons, Raymond LeBlanc, Jr. (Debra) of Wyckoff, NJ and Thomas LeBlanc of Hartville, OH; and five daughters, Susan Van der Goore (Pete) of Jackson Twp., OH, Cindy Boane of Clearwater, FL, Kathy Sedlak (John) of Plain Twp., OH, Claudia Anderson (Dean) of Massillon, OH and Mary Basile of Sunbury, OH; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as tender, compassionate and supportive by family and friends alike. Her loved ones will miss her dearly as her courageous struggle ends. The family suggests memorial donations be made to: American Lung Association.