LeBLANC, Joan (Thomson), of Winthrop, September 28, 2009, passed away suddenly, in a way in which she lived her life, with a fiery and wonderful spirit. Beloved partner and friend of Kevin Conville. Devoted mother of Alyssa Hansen and her husband John of Rutland, MA. Adored grandmother of Delaney and Brenna Hansen. She will be dearly missed by her beloved dogs Amelia and Charlie. Funeral arrangements were private. Donations in her name may be made to the Joslin Juvenile Diabetes Center Development Office 1 Joslin PL, Boston, MA, 02215. Joan loved sailing, the Patriots, Red Sox, and loved to travel. Funeral arrangements are from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, WINTHROP. For guestbook, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.