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1938
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2016
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Louis Laberge Obituary
Age: 78 • Charlotte, VT
Louis L. Laberge passed away on June 9, 2016 at his home.
Born on March 11, 1938 in Burlington, VT, the son of Raymond and Marie (Aube) Laberge. Lou grew up on the family farm in Charlotte, VT. He received the last diploma from the last graduating class at Cathedral High School in 1958, served in the US Army and retired from IBM in 1992 after 27 years pursuing full time gunsmithing.
Lou was a hunter safety instructor, teaching thousands of people gun safety for over 45 years, and was the 2009 Sportsman's Heritage Service Award recipient. He was an outstanding gunsmith who performed anything from repairs to custom built rifles for family, friends, clients, as well as the USA Olympic Biathlon team for the world championships in Norway and the Texas A&M shooting team among many others. Lou was a top shooter achieving expert level in small bore, expert in F class and high master in high power competitions winning many matches and championships. He was a life endowment member of the NRA.
Lou was a zoning board member for many years. He received the Charlotte Community Citizen Award in 1996 and a Select Board Resolution from the town of Shelburne recognizing his years of service to the community. Lou was the first Eucharistic Minister and a long-time member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Charlotte. Lou was a great man, husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend who was loved by all that knew him.
Lou is survived by Judy his spouse of almost 49 years, his children Karen and Al Myers, Louis Laberge and Susan Bushey, Matthew and Judy Laberge, and Brian Laberge; grandchildren Mickayla, Evan and Melina Myers, Austin and Heidi Laberge, Gregory Bushey, Cody, Miranda, Kylie, Dylan, and Alexah Laberge. Also surviving are Lou's siblings Elaine and Hilton Place, Albert and Donna Laberge, Jeanne and Norman Leduc, Paul and Diane Laberge, Maurice and Mindy Laberge, Lucille and Art Desilets, Peter and Lori Laberge, Gerald Laberge, Amie Laberge, Mark and Terri Laberge, and Denis Laberge, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends and Family may call at St. Jude's Church on Monday, June 13th from 4:00PM - 8:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11:00AM at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Hinesburg and burial at Resurrection Park Catholic Cemetery in South Burlington. Following will be a luncheon back at St. Jude's.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NRA at P.O. Box 420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648 or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Laberge
Sponsored by Gifford Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Richmond.
Richard Shavel
June 4, 2020
A Great and Gentle man gone
July 7, 2016
sorry to hear about louies death just found out it yesterday and we send our deepest condolences sincerely john and stacia boudah
June 17, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
June 17, 2016
When Charlotte's history is written Louis will have an honored place for all he and his family have done.
He is already much missed by many.
Dennis Delaney
Fmr State Senator
Charlotte
Kiya Batmanglidj
June 15, 2016
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Lou's family.
Like many others, I grew up going to Lou's with my Dad to shoot. My Dad always stopped by to see Lou beforehand and, when he was too ill for visitors, would stop by and ask how he was doing.
Lou will always be a part of my youth and those treasured moments with my Dad. God bless you Lou and may you rest in peace.
Kim & Chan Mann
June 14, 2016
My thoughts go out to the family , Rest in piece louie
Bill Hella Sr.
June 14, 2016
Our condolences to the Laberge family. Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Colleen Thomas Haag
June 14, 2016
Dear Judy and family: My sympathy and thoughts are with you in the loss of such a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by so many with such wonderful memories. Take comfort knowing that he rests in the arms of Jesus now.
Leona LaBerge
June 14, 2016
Louis was a wonderful man. He will, I know, be greatly missed by many, many people. When I was working in insurance and people learned my last name, they would ask if I was related to or knew Louis from Charlotte? Of course I answered I was related and knew him and his entire family and they are wonderful people. I'm in the midst of moving now but I wanted to let Judy and her family as well as all of Louis' siblings and their families know they are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Plante
June 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Louis...
My most sincere condolences...
Stephen North
June 13, 2016
Louis was a real sweetheart with a huge heart. He was also a genius. Rest in peace my friend.
Paul & Stephanie Rogers
June 13, 2016
Dear Judy and Family,
Paul and I were deeply saddened to hear of Louie's passing. We think of him fondly, and will always remember him as a kind and thoughtful man. Stevie keeps a copy of the following quote, with a picture of her father, that we thought applies to Louie, as well:
"Try to remember that a good man can never die......The person of a man may go, but the best part of him stays. It stays forever." - Author
Unknown
Thoughtfully,
Paul and Stevie Rogers, Richmond, VT
Louie in his workshop
Mike Potvin
June 13, 2016
I extend my thoughts and prayers to Louie's family and many friends. As a shooter, I valued Louie's knowledge and expertise. As a friend, I valued Louie for the person he was. Thank you Judy, for taking care of Louie! He will be missed.
Tatros
June 12, 2016
Thank you for allowing us the use of your range rest in peace
Penny Clark
June 12, 2016
Blessed Be
Penny Clark
June 12, 2016
Mr. Laberge you will be sorely missed in your community. Both my sons and my daughter learned to shoot on your property. I will be sending your family healing light.
Ed Stone
June 12, 2016
To me they did not come any better God bless Louie Laberge.
June 11, 2016
Trudy, Mark, Terri, Amie, Scotty and the rest of the Laberge whom I have not met. I am sorry for your loss. I have known Lou for over 30 years, he taught my children firearm safety, repaired and upgraded so many of my firearms and allowed my family to use the range for decades. Lou reminded me of my own father and I thought of him in that light. Having recently moved to Ohio, I will not be able to attend the services, but my thoughts are with your family.
Dan, Patrick and John Haley, formally from Shelburne.
Bill Yendrzeski
June 11, 2016
Lou you were and are a Great Friend... We met at IBM... I can't believe all this time has gone by... I will
miss you My Friend... The Good Lord will look after
now.
Bill Yendrzeski
Julie Franklin
June 11, 2016
May God keep you in His loving arms.
Leon Dunbar Sr.
June 11, 2016
Sorry for your loss, Lou was a great Man who never spoke ill of anyone and treated anyone he met with respect. He will be missed by many near and far.
Richard Shavel
June 11, 2016
Judy myself and my wife send our prayers, Really miss Lou and the right to shoot at your wonderful range
Henry Demar
June 11, 2016
To the entire Laberge family. It is with a sad heart to hear of the passing of a man that I respected and admired . We have lost someone that can not be replaced. Both Mr. and Mrs. Laberge treated me with respect every time I call for help with a gun, even when she had a cake on. She would call the shop to have Louie take the call, and he would help me .
Colleen McGrath Leary
June 11, 2016
To All of the Family, Louie was a good one! He will be missed by many people. I remember coming out to the shooting range as a kid and also him teaching the NRA class to my siblings and me. I remember many family functions years ago with all of you. My thoughts are with you all now. Junior
Carolyn Palmer
June 11, 2016
Judy, Karen and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of Lou will always bring a smile to my face. I am very grateful to have known him. Sending love and prayers. xoxo
Maurice Boudah
June 11, 2016
Oh my!! What at wonderful man Lou is. Judy and I share your grief with his passing, but are grateful to have known Lou. Our heartfelt sympathy to Judy and family. Judy and Mo Boudah
scott loftus
June 11, 2016
Rip louie
Chuck Thompson
June 11, 2016
Judy & Family
My condolence to you and your family ,
Louie will be missed by all that new him.
I will miss his dry sense of humor that we
shared over the years at work , at his shop
or at the range .
Philip Bovia
June 11, 2016
Judy and family,
Louis was a great guy and a friend. Will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers.
Larry Gaudette
June 11, 2016
Sympathies for the loss of Louis, may he Rest in Peace.
Charlie Ferry
June 11, 2016
Lou was a kind and thoughtful man. I remember shooting with Lou and the Laberge brothers at Camp Perry and here in VT. Lou's useful words of advice were based on his decades of experience.
Lynda Moureau
June 11, 2016
Judy and Family, God holds you in his hands. I am truly sorry for your loss.
With regards,
Lynda Moureau
Bob Dragon
June 10, 2016
Judy and family, My sincerest condolences to you with Lou' s passing. Our many years at the plant were always an enjoyable encounter for a quick chat about hunting, racing, or life in general. Lou was a good man that will be missed by us all.
Dianne Marcotte Bumps
June 10, 2016
Thinking of you Judy and remembering looking up to Louie and always admiring him. May he rest in peace. His struggles are over.
Gary Irish
June 10, 2016
Judy and family,
I am sorry to hear of Louis's passing. I got to know him many years ago at IBM, and always enjoyed our times chatting. If I remember correctly, he told me that you and I are elbow cousins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Condolences to the whole family.
Patricia Whitney
June 10, 2016
Roger C Donaldson
June 10, 2016
Louis will be missed by all shooters and hunters. He has helped many to achieve their goals in the shooting sports. Many of us will really miss his attention to details while repairing our firearms for us.
God Bless you Louis.
Ron Demers
June 10, 2016
Judy and Family,
Truly sad to hear about Louie passing. He was one heck of a guy and always a pleasure to be around.... even the times at Big Blue.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
June 10, 2016
Judy and family I'm so sorry to hear about Lou' s passing. I'll miss the Times we shot together at several shoots over the years. He was a Great man! You are all in my prayers.
Vince Pliscofsky
June 10, 2016
Judy and Family.....we are so very sorry to hear of Lou's passing. Our heartfelt condolences on your loss.
John & Karen Kohler
June 10, 2016
Dear Judy,
So sorry to hear of Lou's passing. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family
Staci Romer (Staci Fleury)
Jim & Paula Spadaccini
June 10, 2016
Dear Judy and family,
So sorry to hear of Lou's passing. The years of driving by the farm and seeing Louie's smile and quick wave are part of our wonderful memories of Vermont. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the Laberge Family.
Rose-Ann
June 10, 2016
Lou will be remembered for his smile and willingness to help others. Keeping you all in prayer .
June 10, 2016
Dear Judy and family, We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers for comfort to you all. Lou always had a smile for everyone, a good man and friend. He will be missed. With love, Kathy and Ted Barrett
Lee & Richard Phelan
June 10, 2016
Love and Prayers for you Judy and your family. Lou was a wonderful person.
Steve Nicholas
June 10, 2016
Judy and Family,
I am so sorry to see a friend and shooting buddy pass. Lou was loved by many and will be missed.
I have many memories of Lou and will spend the next few days remembering the good times we had. I will miss him!
Steve Nicholas
Carol Peterson
June 10, 2016
Judy and family we were heartbroken to hear of the passing of Lou. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Siple
June 10, 2016
Judy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Lou was a good person who will be missed by all that knew him.
Scott Loftus
June 10, 2016
You will be really missed Mr laberge rip I will miss seeing you at the range
Bill Billado
June 10, 2016
Judy and family, I am saddened to learn of your loss. Lou was a good man and I considered him to be a valued friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bill Billado
June 10, 2016
Judy and family, I am saddened to learn of your loss. Lou was a good man and I considered him to be a valued friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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