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Lionel L'Abbe Obituary

Lionel A. L'Abbe, Jr. of Fitchburg; 70 Fitchburg Lionel A. L'Abbe, Jr., 70, of Fitchburg died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at home after a long illness. Mr. L'Abbe was born September 23, 1938 in Fitchburg, the son of Lionel A. and Lydia (Albert) L'Abbe. He graduated from St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School in 1956, and received his Associate's Degree from Becker Junior College. Mr. L'Abbe was employed as a Senior Programmer Analyst at Digital retiring in 1991. Previously, he worked at Simonds Saw and Steel. Mr. L'Abbe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served with the 48th Tactical Fighter Group as an Interpreter in Breian, France. Lionel loved to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren, and was an assistant coach for his son's hockey team. He was a skilled woodworker, photographer, an avid runner, skier, hiker, and member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. He enjoyed music and was a member of the Kingsmmen Drum and Bugle Corps. He leaves his wife of sixteen years, Kathie (Pappas) L'Abbe, his son, Steven L. L'Abbe and his companion, Taina Sims, of Marlboro, his daughter, Michele C. Higginson and her husband, Jeffrey, of Pepperell and five grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrea, Julius, Erin and Christina. L'ABBE The funeral will be held Thursday, December 4, 2008 from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road with a Mass at 1pm in St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland St. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 8pm. Burial is in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber G.U. Oncology Fund, 10 Brookline Place, 6th floor, Attn: Contribution Services, Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Dec. 3, 2008.

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Brenda Wright (LaBelle)

December 10, 2008

Steve, I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad.

Sarahi (Delgado) Pelletier

December 8, 2008

Dear Cathy, Mitch & Steven,

I just heard of Lionel's passing and it so terribly saddens me to know that he is gone. Cathy, I wish I could have been there to pay my respects in person. I pray for you and your family in your time of need. God bless you and may you rest in peace Lionel.

Bill (the gym) & Peg MacMunn

December 8, 2008

Dear Kathie & family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Gina (Smith) Raposa

December 7, 2008

Dear Kathy,
I am sorry to hear the news of your loss. I think of you often. Stay strong...I'll light a candle.
Love, Gina

Lynne Cole

December 4, 2008

Kathie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Patricia L'Abbe Jackson

December 4, 2008

Kathi, Steven & Mitch,
My heart is broken with Lionel's passing as I know yours is also. I am so glad that I got to see him in September when I went "home". Now his suffering is over, and he is with Howard and Ken in a better place.

Johna Gagne(Elliopulos)

December 4, 2008

Kathie, I'm so sorry to here of your loss. Lionel will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. How's Mom?
Love, Johna Gagne(Elliopulos)

Tracy Ingel Poche'

December 4, 2008

Steve and Michele,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Growing up near your house on Franklin Rd, I remember him always being at school activities, sporting events, and just being active in your lives. He was truly a gentleman... You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Tracy (Ingel) Poche'

Janet Zadrozny

December 4, 2008

Dear Kathie,

I am so sorry for you loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Monica Simmons (Deacon)

December 4, 2008

Steve and Michelle,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Maynard

December 4, 2008

Dear Steve and Michele,
I was so saddened to read of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family. With deepest sympathy,

Joanne and Tom Landon

December 3, 2008

Michele and Family, I am so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Jeannie Saunders

December 3, 2008

Dear Kathy, & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Your many happy memories together will bring you comfort. Lionel was a good man and neighbor may he rest in peace. He will be missed. Jeannie, Dave & family

Carolyn Bourque/Fay

December 3, 2008

My heart goes out to you and yours. We had not seen each other for many years but I remember a warm friendly greeting when we would meet. Your couisin, Carol

Wayne Courtemanche

December 3, 2008

Dear Kathy, Steve, Michele and Family,
I will always remember the years I worked with Lionel (Choo-Choo) at Digital. He took me under his wing and taught me a lot about being a good computer programmer. He was not above some mischief and that added to who he was. We shared a lot of laughs back then. I was saddened to hear of his passing and share your sorrow. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Norman Pepin

December 3, 2008

sorry for your lost Lionel and i were good friend

David Dorren

December 3, 2008

Hi Kathie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David & Stephanie Dorren

Fran Cruise

December 3, 2008

Dear Kathy,

I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly (Miner) Clark

December 3, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Leo Roy

December 3, 2008

It is a sad day when you start losing friends. Lionel and I go back a long way to our childhood and even to serving at the same place in the Air Force in France. The last time I saw him was in France in 1958. My condolences to all his family.

Barbara Farnsworth

December 3, 2008

Dear Kathie, Mich, Steven, and family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this time. May you recall your many happy memories to give you comfort and peace. Lionel was a very special person and I feel privledged to have had his friendship and shared some special times with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Barbara

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