Henry T. LaBrecque

Henry T. LaBrecque April 6, 1937 - February 9, 2012 Griswold - Henry T. LaBrecque, 74 of Voluntown, entered eternal life on February 9, 2012. He was born April 6, 1937 in Norwich, son to the late George and Rita (Dion) LaBrecque. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (Staats) LaBrecque. They were united in marriage on February 1, 1963 in Norwich, Connecticut. They were blessed with 48 years of joyous companionship, laughter and beautiful memories. Henry was employed with United Metal of Connecticut for over 35 years. He was most recently employed with the Integrated Day Charter School where everyone there knew him as "Mr. Henry". Henry's humor was contagious. His hearty laugh was often heard and still echoes in the family, especially through his son Jim. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and within minutes come away with their life story. He never failed to make whomever he was talking to feel as if they were special. Surviving along with his wife are his beloved children, Mark LaBrecque and his wife Christy of New York, Kelly Curland and her husband Neal of Norwich, Henry LaBrecque and Michelle Molesky, of New York and James LaBrecque-Maciejny and his wife Charlene of Oakdale. He will be sadly missed by his beloved grandchildren, Connor and Cameron Curland, Colby, and Michelle LaBrecque, Julia and Paulo Silva, Sage and Nicholas LaBrecque- Macijney, and Amber Ryan, Jonathon, Mary and Haley LaBrecque. His Great-grandchildren, Scott. Matilda, Eve and Emeila. Henry is also survived by two sisters, Rita Heon and her husband Andre of Voluntown, Darlene Nicholas and her husband Paul of Virginia. Brothers, John LaBrecque and wife Darlene of Tennessee and his brother Robert LaBrecque and wife Amy of Canterbury. He was predeceased by sisters', Arlene Bellisle, Florence Lyons, Rebecca Fay, Jean Rich, Jacqueline LaBrecque, Linda LaBrecque and by brothers, Richard LaBrecque and George LaBrecque Special thanks to his dear friend, Myron Huntley, The Team of Nurses and Dr. Dulala at Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology and Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut. His family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday February 12, 2012 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Gagne Piechowski Funeral Home located at 490 Voluntown Road, Jewett City, CT. In Lieu of flowers donation in Henry ‘s memory may be made to The Integrated Day Charter School, 68 Thermos Avenue, Norwich, Ct 06360 or Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut 27 Dunham Street, Norwich, CT 06360