Jeanne M. Labonte

1916 - 2010

Auburn - Jeanne M. Labonte, 94, formerly of Bates St. in Lewiston, died Friday morning October 22nd at The Hospice House with family at her side. She was born in St. Gedeon, P.Q. Canada May 14, 1916 a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Veilleux) Lambert, was educated in Canada schools and moved here with her family in 1925 at the age of nine. Jeanne worked for many years as a stitcher at the Pepperell Mill until her retiremet. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick's Church and was a member of St. Anne's Sodality. In her younger years, she was actively involved in the Pine Tree Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps for many years. Among her favorite enjoyments was frequently dining out with her sister Cecile and nephew Bert. Jeanne was a loving, devoted and hard-working wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

She leaves two daughters Doris Brousseau and husband Michael of Greene and Joan Bernier of Lewiston; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren and a sister Georgette Fortier of Wells, ME.

Jeanne was predeceased by a son Raymond Labonte and a sister Cecile Dutil.

Funeral notice: Labonte, Jeanne M. 10/22/10 Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Sun. 2-4 & 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the downstairs chapel of the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul on Mon. at 9 AM. Committal to follow St. Peter's Cemetery.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Labonte family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

A service of THE FORTIN GROUP FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND MONUMENT SERVICE, 70 Horton St. LEWISTON, 784-4584