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Doris Labonte Obituary
October 25, 2014
Doris Theresa Labonte, age 86, passed away on October 25, 2014. She was a retired civilian employee of 30 years from Westover AFB, MA. Lived in Florida for 15 years and a former resident of Chicopee, Mass. A member of St. Therese Catholic Church, North Fort Myers, FL and the VFW Post Auxiliary. An avid bowler and a member of the NARFE bowling league at Coral Lanes. A four time gold medalist at the National Senior Olympic Games in shuffleboard.
She was survived by her children: Elaine Ingersoll and Charity Tomala of Bossier Cty, LA; Rene Labonte of Seagoville, TX; Joyce Labonte of N Ft. Myers, FL and Carol Labonte of Cape Coral, FL; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter and a brother Rober (Tony) Fournier of Granby, MA.
She was prereceded in death by her husband George of 56 years; her parents Rodolphe and Matilda Fournier; her brothers George, Joseph, Charles and Rene Fournier; her sisters Irene Gaudette, Rose Joyal, Mary McLain, Matilda Grandchamp, Alice Roy, Rita Grzelak and sister, Lorraine Zimmerman.
As a memorial for Doris, the family asks that donations be directed to Hope Hospice, 9470 Heath Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 482-4673. To share a tribute or leave condolences for the family, please visit her memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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Elaine Stoll
October 29, 2014
Well remembered and well liked at The Heritage.
Jan Battista
October 29, 2014
So sorry for the family,Doris you were such a fighter RIP Jan
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