Family Mourns Mother’s Death After Life Support Allegedly Prematurely Pulled

When Deanna Leblanc, 39, was placed on a respirator her family had not discussed terminating life support.  However, when Joanna Flynn began her shift in the ICU at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Mrs. Leblanc died 90 minutes later.

Now, Flynn is facing manslaughter and criminal negligence charges for allegedly cutting off Mrs. Leblanc’s life support without consent.  Flynn was released last Thursday on a $50,000 bail and the agreement that she would not work “in a field where she has contact with patients.”

Mr. Leblanc sent a written statement to reporters entitled, “WHY.”  He explained the heartbreak and confusion surrounding his wife’s death and demands an explanation.  “My boys and I deserve answers.  I am hoping someone will help us find those answers and prevent such horrible mistakes from happening in the future.” 

See Eric Andrew-Gee, Husband, Sons, Mourn Woman Who Died After Life Support Allegedly Pulled, The Star, Apr. 11, 2015.