Nikki H. LaBarge

MANCHESTER -- Nikki H. LaBarge, 53, of 784 Hanover St., died March 23, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Winchendon, Mass., on June 7, 1954, the daughter of Reginald E. and Philomena (Field) LaBarge and had been a resident of the Manchester and Concord area for most of her life.

She was a 1972 graduate of Manchester West High School.

She spent several years as a dog groomer in Virginia. She worked for PetCo Animals and Supplies and Callogix.

IN HER LIFE: Family members include her mother of Manchester; two brothers, Bruce LaBarge and his wife, Donna, of Manchester; Keith LaBarge of Manchester; four sisters, Michele Lomartire and her husband, Bob, of Pembroke, Denise Fournier and her husband, Peter, of Weare, Jade Beaupre and her husband, Rick, of Weare and Andrea LaBarge of Gilbert, Ariz.; her best friends, Steven Durost and Mike Howatt, both of Manchester; and 13 loving nephews and nieces.

She was generous to a fault, wonderfully caring and deeply faithful. She will be missed beyond what words can express. Dear Nikki we "just cannot smile without you."

Because she was such an avid supporter of CREATE!, the Center for Expressional Arts, Therapy and Education, a memorial fund is being created in her name. The Nikki LaBarge Memorial Funds will aid children, adults and the elderly who cannot afford mental health counseling services, art therapy or creative life document therapy. Donations to this fund may be given to the family in lieu of flowers. Through this fund, Nikki's belief in CREATE! will continue grow, touching people for many generations.

SERVICES: Calling hours are Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

For more information, go to www.phaneuf.net.