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Philip LaBranche Obituary
Philip was born Oct. 13, 1948, in Springfield, the son of the late Philip A. LaBranche, Sr., and Rita L. (Clark) LaBranche of Springfield. He was educated in Springfield schools and was a graduate of Springfield High School.
Philip was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Philip was employed at the Gazette printing shop in Easthampton as a binder for many years, retiring in 2009.
Philip was a past commander of the Dalton LaValley American Legion Post 224, member of the Eugene McCarthy VFW Post 3422, and the Western Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans of America One-Eleven. He was a member of the former Immaculate Conception, presently our Lady of the Valley Parish in Easthampton.
His beloved wife of 28 years Dorothy "Dottie" A. (Pontbriant) LaBranche passed away in March of 2014. Philip is survived by his daughter Michelle A. Poudrier of Springfield, with whom he lived with, her children Felicia S. and Joshua J. Poudrier; his son Philip A. LaBranche III of Agawam, and his children Amberly, Autumn, Jacobi, Zack and Corrin LaBranche, and Luke Soffen and Zoe Stevenson; his sisters Patricia Teres of Easthampton, and Theresa McGuigan of Springfield; brother Mark LaBranche of Enfield, Connecticut; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 17 Clark St., Easthampton. A military burial will be rendered Friday at 10 a.m. at the Massachusetts Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip LaBranche
Joe Hebert
March 1, 2015
Sorry to hear about Phil. He worked for me at Gazette Printing. He was a hard worker and a nice guy.
February 19, 2015
I remember Phil from many years ago- my prayers and thoughts are with his family....Laurie Connor
katherine Acevedo
February 19, 2015
I'm really sorry for your lost, God give you the strength for this journey...
Les Metras
February 19, 2015
Rest easy my friend . . . Life brought you and Dottie and me together . . . the 3-Amigos and we shared fun times along with the sad ones, 1st was your accident that forced an early retirement and then Dottie's passing so suddenly and now your spirit is free to join her again . . . miss you both forever my friends my Amigos my family.
michelle poudrier
February 19, 2015
I miss you daddy! May you rest in peace! You will forever be in my heart n soul.
Debby LaBranche
February 19, 2015
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patty & Don Teres
February 19, 2015
In this time of sorrow, remember that memories will forever be engraved in our hearts and minds.
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