Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Feb 12, 1937 – Aug 12, 2024
Raymond J. Labbe
1937 - 2024
West Springfield
Raymond J. Labbe, 87, died peacefully Mon August 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born in Lewiston, ME the son of the late Antonio and Claire (Levesque) Labbe. He grew up in Lewiston, graduating from St. Dominic High School in 1955. A 1959 graduate of Providence College with a degree in Economics, he excelled as a PC Friar hockey player during his four years. Ray started his banking career in 1960 as a Loan Interviewer with the Commercial Credit Corporation in Lewiston, ME. In 1961 he moved to the Springfield area and worked his way up to Vice President of Third National Bank of Hampden County, President, CEO and Director of Park West Bank and Trust Company and Westbank Corporation. Ray retired in 2002 from United Cooperative Bank where he was the Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director. He was a former member of the West Springfield Rotary Club, Greater Springfield and West Springfield Chamber of Commerce, St. Dominic High School and Providence College Alumni Association, Eastern States Exposition Board of Trustees, Corporator of the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Co-Founder & Coach Longmeadow Hockey Association, Coach West Springfield Hockey Association, Pioneer Valley United Way and Our Lady of Elms College Trustee. An avid golfer, Ray was a longtime member of Springfield Country Club. Family was his most important passion whether he was coaching or cheering his kids on from the bleachers. He leaves his wife of 65 years Vivian (LeBlanc) Labbe; four children and their spouses; William & Kathryn Labbe, Celeste & Dennis Dugan, Cheryl & Richard MacTaggart and Paul & Brenda Labbe; eleven grandchildren Nicholas & his wife Jeni Labbe, Christopher & his wife Laura Labbe, Emily & her husband Tom Minton, Phillip & his wife Shannon Dugan, Daniel & his wife Sophie Dugan, Griffen Massey, Meaghan & Lynne MacTaggart, Peter, Jack & Sara Labbe; and eight great grandchildren, Madeline Labbe, Vivienne & Molly Rose Minton, Brayden, Landon, Colton, Olivia & Wells Dugan. Ray was predeceased by his brothers Donald and Robert Labbe and his grandson Joseph Labbe. The funeral will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church on Wed Aug 21st at 11:00 AM followed by burial in St. Columba Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held prior to the Mass from 8:30 to 10 AM at the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. For online condolences please visit curranjones.com or oneillhayes.com. Ray was always a strong supporter of Providence College. The family requests donations to be made to Providence College at giving.providence.edu or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at stjude.org
He was an outstanding person, a great boss and loved by everyone who knew him.
Catherine Buoniconti
September 02, 2024 | West Springfield, MA | Coworker
Vicky, it's been many years since we worked together for Mass Mutual at the agency. So sorry for your loss. God Bless you and give you peace .
Cele Dowd
August 27, 2024 | Family
My condolences to Ray's family and friends , Ray was of great help to me in the 1960's. He was the epitome of what every banker should aspire to be .
George McGarrity
August 16, 2024 | Other
To the Labbe Family So sorry for your loss. Mr Labbe was the best. So kind and humble. He was easy to talk too. The best president of United Cooperative Bank. We had many conversations over the years. He loved his employees. Ray was genuine and ill never forget when a merger was going to happen He backed out to save the employees. May he rest in peace. You will be missed Mr Labbe.
Patty
August 16, 2024 | Work
Dear Labbe Family, We are sorry to learn the passing of your beloved father. Please accept our deepest condolences.\- The Phillips Family - Elm Avenue West Springfield Karen, Amy, Jeannine, James, Melissa, Dorothy, Patrick
The Phillips Family
August 15, 2024 | School
My sincere condolences to the Labbe family. Ray was a true gentleman and a man of integrity. He treated everyone fairly and was genuinely interested in what people had to say. He will be missed! Sending prayers to his family.
Amy McCarthy
August 15, 2024 | Work
What a blessing it was to have Ray as a friend and have so many wonderful memories of all of our times together and special trips we all had together and many many wonderful meals. So much fun always. Many thoughts and prayers to Vicky and her family.
Becky Noble
August 14, 2024 | Cape Canaveral, FL | Friend
Condolences to Vicky and the Labbe family, Ray stood out as one of the best in the banking industry.
Gilbert Bouchard
August 14, 2024
To the extended Labbe family , Ray was one of the last true community bankers .He was a man of character , humble and kind , a real leader. He loved his community and his family May God bless him !
Bill Clark
August 14, 2024 | Work
