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Roll Call: Butch Leblanc kept vehicles in going in the army and Timmins

With Remembrance Day on the horizon, we're sharing stories about the local men and women who have served
TimminsToday Staff
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Aurelien (Butch) Leblanc was a a mechanic in the Canadian Armed Forces. He's seen here with his wife, Evelyn True.Photo Supplied by Donat "Chicky" Leblanc

As a mechanic, Aurelien (Butch) Leblanc kept the vehicles going for the Canadian Armed Forces. 

Originally from Hull, Quebec, Leblanc and his wife Evelyn True moved to Timmins in the mid '60s. He owned the BP gas station at the corner of Wilson and Cameron.

Leblanc's photo and details were supplied by his son Donat "Chicky" Leblanc.

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To share who you remember in November or your reasons for taking pause on Remembrance Day, email a photo and details to [email protected]. Please include your name, the name of the person you're honouring, where they're from and details about their service.