Mede C. Milsom

The IBEW is saddened to report the February 28, 2004, death of retired Third District International Representative Mede C. Milsom. The Pennsylvania native and longtime IBEW member was 80 years old.

Brother Milsom was initiated into Local 1914, Harwick, Pennsylvania, in 1956. A machinist with Westinghouse, he served the local union in a variety of positions, including chief steward and member of the negotiating committee before being elected business manager and president in 1964.

He was tapped as a Third District International Representative in 1976, a position he held until his retirement in 1992.

Brother Milsom was a World War II Navy veteran and was a Mason. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and square dancing.

The International officers, staff and employees of the IBEW send their deepest condolences to his daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends.

Deceased

Medley J. LeBlanc

The IBEW regrets to announce the death February 24, 2004, of Canadian brother Medley J. LeBlanc, who was initiated into the Brotherhood in 1946 and was an International Representative when he retired in 1976. He was 88 years old.

A member of Local 1524, St. John, New Brunswick, he served his local as treasurer, vice president and president before he was appointed to the International Staff in 1952. As an International Representative, he assisted in organizing drives in eastern Canada at that time.

A native of Nova Scotia, Brother LeBlanc attended St. John Vocational School for electrical training, then served two years in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the IBEW for 58 years. He and his wife Isabel had one son, Medley J. Jr.

An avid sportsman, he played senior hockey for seven seasons and was a member of the Canadian Nature Federation, the Hammond River Angling Association and two other associations promoting salmon fishing and conservation. He was also a member of the Maritime Fiddlers Association and counted music, boating and wood finishing among his greatest interests.