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Madeline LaBrecque Obituary
BIDDEFORD - Madeleine E. LaBrecque, 88, of Biddeford, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Biddeford on Oct. 2, 1928, a daughter of Alfred and Isabelle (Benson) Vanasse. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School, Class of 1947.
Madeleine was employed by the Unity Shop and later owned and operated the Little Folks Shop in Saco for many years.
Madeleine cherished her family and the time she spent with them. She especially enjoyed the special times with her grandchildren. Madeleine was also an excellent cook and liked to prepare meals for her family. She will be sadly missed.
Mrs. LaBrecque was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Biddeford.
She was predeceased by her husband Roland in December 1980 and by one son John. in May 1974.
She is survived by one son Bryan LaBrecque and his wife Lisa of Biddeford; two grandchildren, Travis LaBrecque and his wife Gina and Renee Richardson and her husband Jeff; and four great-grandchildren Coura Beth, Mathias, Cheyeanna and Mya. She is also survived by one step-granddaughter Olivia Libby and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
To view Madeleine's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com
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September 24, 2017
May the love and support of those around you, help the Madeline E. Labrecque family through the days ahead. -Proverbs 17:17
~D.Reynolds
September 23, 2017
Kind thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.
Melissa Greene
September 20, 2017
My heart goes out to Bryan and your family. Sending lots of love and hugs your way. May she rest in peace. She was a beautiful woman.
Jackie LaBrecque/Silveira
September 18, 2017
Enjoyed the times we had and will miss her. Wish we had kept in touch more often. Now she's at rest.
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