Robert A. LeBlond

Robert (Bob) A. LeBlond, 75, of Marlborough, MA formerly of Salem, NH and Haverhill, MA, passed away on May 26, 2017.  Born in Haverhill, MA son of the late Raymond LeBlond and Ersolina (Crocetti) LeBlond, he earned a BS in Business Administration, Northeastern University.  An astute financial analyst and investment advisor throughout his successful 40-year career, initially at Merrill Lynch and with the majority of years at Morgan Stanley, his clients and associates both trusted and admired him.   Bob approached his many interests of gardening, music, cooking, history and science with enthusiasm and vigor. The hallmark of his life was that all who knew him appreciated the great warmth, intelligence and spirit that shone through in his engaging laugh, big heart and smiling face.    Surviving family includes his loving and devoted wife Jenique LeBlond, with whom he shared a passion for family, entertaining, all holiday festivities, the NE Patriots and their home in Sarasota, FL; his brother Richard LeBlond, Haverhill, MA; and sister Marlene (LeBlond) Campbell and Alan Campbell, Torrington, CT; and his children Kristen LeBlond and husband Brian Lee, Seattle, WA; Bradley LeBlond and wife Eleanor Safarpour, Bala Cynwyd, PA and the late Erin LeBlond. Bob was also a light in the lives of Jenique’s children Elizabeth Radin and husband Sebastian Abbot, NY, NY; Victoria Coghlin and husband Eric Coghlin, Darien, CT and Katherine Radin, NY, NY.  Eight grandchildren loved him as “Papa Bob”.   A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA, 01505 on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Bob may be directed to Camp Tasker, Haverhill Boys and Girls Club, 55 Emerson Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. Attn:  Miguel Rosario. www.HaverhillBGC.org/camp-tasker-sponsor/  Mercadante Funeral Home website can be accessed for online obituary and tributes: www.mercadantefuneral.com