Lucille Claire LeBlanc Slack died surrounded by her family on March 24 ^th , 2018, age 92,   at Linda Manor, in Leeds, MA. Lucille left this world in grace, as she lived her life.  Born in Gardner, MA to Adrienne (L'Huillier) and Joseph Alfred LeBlanc, Lucille spent her childhood years in Gardner, summering in New Brunswick with her family.  Lucille leaves sister Corinne, children Michelle (Michael), George/Chip (Susan,), Andrée (Bill), Guy (Cindy), Camille, David and Su Lin (Ed); grandchildren Emily, Adrienne, Roxanna, Lydia, Ian, Rosalynd, Nina, Stephen and Julie, and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great nieces and  great nephews. Lucille was predeceased by sisters Rachel (LeBlanc), Estelle (Ford), Beatrice (Adams) and brothers Roger and Alfred, spouses George LeBlanc and Donald Slack, and son Dale Slack.  Lucille graduated from Mt Union College in Alliance, Ohio with an M.S. in chemistry, and aspired to work in industry. After the death of her first husband, George, Lucille became a teacher, most notably of first graders, which allowed her to share school holidays, vacations and snow days on Mt. Watatic with her children. Lucille remarried and blended families 10 years later with Donald, whom she met in Parents without Partners.  Lucille's retirement years were spent with Don, as snowbirds migrating from Florida to New Hampshire.  In addition to frequent family gatherings, Don and Lucille enjoyed spending time friends, reading, learning, the arts, traveling and sailing.  Lucille and Don were advocates of the right to die and self-determination at end of life movements. Lucille and Don moved to Loomis Village in 2003, and embraced a new community of friends, keeping the old. Lucille moved to Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in 2017 and to her last, lit up the place with her laugh, her ready smile, and her sweet soprano. The family would like to thank the staffs at Loomis Village and Linda Manor for their excellent and loving care of Lucille. Instead of flowers, please make a contribution to Cooley Dickinson Hospice, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060; or to a charity of your choice.  Curran-O'Brien Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information please go to curranobrien.com.