updated at 8:45 June25/09
Premier Shawn Graham says the country has lost an exceptional New Brunswicker and Canadian with the death of Romeo LeBlanc. The former governor general died at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 81. Graham says LeBlanc served his province and country well.
LeBlanc served as press secretary to two prime ministers, then as an M-P, a senator and governor general. A state funeral is being planned.
