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Doris M. Labonte

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Published by Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Gwinn on Apr. 11, 2006.

Doris M. LaBonte of Jackson, Michigan, passed away at age 76, with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, F. Mark; three daughters, Michelle Harold Boorman of Somerset, Nannette Mark Sponsler of Parma, and Suzanne Dale Flom of San Ramon, CA.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara George Milliken of Gig Harbor, OR.; and two brothers-in law, Richard Karen LaBonte of Jackson and Roger Elba LaBonte of Williamston. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Hattie Millbrook. Doris received her B.A. from Central Michigan University and two Masters Degrees from the University of Michigan. She taught English in the Jackson Public Schools for over 35 years. She traveled with her family throughout the United States and Canada during summer vacations and in retirement. Doris was an avid reader, needle pointer, and quilter. She enjoyed boating and vacationing at the family cottage on Lake Superior with her husband. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Jackson. She will be greatly missed. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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April 10, 2020

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Sharalyn Saks

April 10, 2020

Again Sharalyn Sweitzer Saks here. a further followup about my previous posting. Turns out I and my three younger brothers all had Mrs. LaBonte as an English Teacher. Her comment to my youngest brother I have taught all of you kids. Not quite sure if this was a compliment or just history, I think a milestone.

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Sharalyn Saks

May 21, 2017

So, I was trying to get further info on my bestest teacher at Jackson High School. She enthralled me with American literature and taught me the concept of a book report vs a book review. (She gave me a B- on my first paper. Very hard for a straight A student.)
However, she was a teacher who helped me think critically. I am forever thankful for this. I use her lessons to this day.
I went on to the U of M, getting a BBA and MBA. Now I am retired in St. Louis.
So, I feel like this is sort of like AA. I need to thank all of the people that were milestones in my life. Your mother was one of them.

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