Salem

Jean W. LeBrun age 97, loving husband for 63 years of the late Leah (Connell) LeBrun died unexpectedly Friday morning in Salem Hospital.


Born at home on November 22, 1910 the son of the late Harry and Yvonne (Demers) LeBrun, he was a lifelong resident of Salem. He attended St. Anne's Parochial School and Salem High School.


Mr. LeBrun was in the photography business for many years. For over 25 years, he owned and operated the Camera Supply Shop in Salem. He loved to golf and was a former member of the Wenham Golf Club. He was a Life Member and the most senior member of the Tedesco Country Club where he had enjoyed golfing and achieved several Hole in One's.

Mr. LeBrun was a former member of the Lions Club and had been active with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, North Shore Elder Services, and the Salem Council on Aging.

He was a true Boston sports fan and was thrilled to see the heyday of the Boston Red Sox during the early years of his life as well as their return to greatness in this century. He also enjoyed watching the New England Patriots' super bowl wins.


He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather—always keeping family at the center of his life. When asked about the drastic changes he had witnessed over the course of his life, what most astounded him were the World Wars, the Great Depression, the introduction of the automobile, television and computer technology. He was also amazed by the technological advances in photography; film development had changed from glass plates to digital imaging.


Over the years Mr. LeBrun traveled a lot, and most especially enjoyed his cruise with his daughter Carole to the Caribbean, and their trip to Disney World. He also enjoyed many trips to Aruba, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, and Foxwoods with her and her husband, Phil.


He is survived by a daughter Carole Jean (LeBrun) (LeBlanc) Isaacson and her husband Phil of Peabody; three grandchildren Kimberly A. (LeBlanc) Lyons and her fiancé James Marquis of Peabody, Steven P. LeBlanc and his wife Janine Racanovic of Salisbury and Brian J. LeBlanc of Ipswich; three great grandchildren Keith and Keira Lyons of Peabody and Hannah LeBlanc of Amesbury; a brother Francis LeBrun and his wife Carol of Salem; a sister Priscilla (LeBrun) Michaud of Salem as well as many nieces and nephews; he is remembered by his good friends Paul Downing, William Stuart M.D., Teddy, Mark, Melissa, Nancy Minter and so many more.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Clarence, George and Paul, one sister, Stella, and his former son in law, Salem Police Officer Paul LeBlanc.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (corner of North ST) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 15 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Shore Elder Services, 152 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923 or a charity of one's choice. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. For online guest book or additional information please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978 744 0497.