Betty Jane LaBarge

1937 - 2017

Betty Jane "BJ" (Miller) LaBarge, 79, of Plainville, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol. She was the loving wife of the late John F. LaBarge. Mrs. LaBarge was born August 14, 1937, in New Britain, a daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Lockery) Miller, and was a longtime Plainville resident. She was employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections, retiring after many years of service. After her retirement, she enjoyed RVing, especially traveling from Connecticut to Florida and back. She leaves her children, John LaBarge of New York, Renee LaBarge of Plainville, Michael LaBarge of Newtown, and Michele Dozier of Southington; her brother, Charles Miller, of Bristol; her grandchildren, Ana, Michael, Desiree, Dean II, Matthew, Joshua, Melaney, Ty and Cooper, and her great-grandchildren, Alex, Gavin, Mathieu, Madeline, Dean III, Grayson, Natalie, Samantha and Gabe. She also leaves her canine companion, Truffles. Mrs. LaBarge was predeceased by her children, Debra Pisiakowski and Jeffrey LaBarge, and her sisters, Barbara and Sandra Miller, as well as her prized service dog, Peewee. BJ's family would like to thank the staffs of Shady Oaks Assisted Living, Vitas and Dr. Doris Altherr for all the care and comfort they provided. Family and friends may gather at the Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, in Plainville, on Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. For additional information or to leave words of condolence, please visit www.BAILEY-FUNERALHOME.com.