Gilberte Labbee

Gilberte (Neveu) Labbee
Gilberte (Neveu) Labbee, 94, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2023 with loved ones at her side. She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Reynold Labbee. Gilberte was born on Sept. 12, 1928 in Quebec, Canada, to the late Joseph and Marie-Anne (Verreault) Neveu. She had resided in Enfield for the past 12 years and in Madawaska, Maine, prior to that. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she dedicated her life to caring for her family and home.
Gilberte is survived by her three loving children, Claudette Alaimo of Enfield, Paul Labbee and companion Debbie Keller of Pearl River, Louisiana, and Marianne (Mimi) White and husband Tim of Enfield, her three cherished granddaughters, Lisa, Lauren and Jessica, and 6 adored great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three siblings, Georgette Marquis of Fort Kent, ME, Jack Neveu of Sept Isle, Canada, and Fernand Neveu of Edmundston, Canada; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by a son Patrick Nelson, a son-in-law Thomas Alaimo, a brother Zephir Neveu and two sisters, Jeanette Michaud, and Claudette Byram. The family would especially like to thank Gilberte's caregiver, Aileen, for her kind and compassionate care.
Relatives and friends may gather with her family during calling hours on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Browne Memorial Chapels, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Family Church (St. Jeanne Jugan Parish) Enfield. Services in Maine will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd. Newington, CT 06111. To leave an online condolence message visit: www.brownememorialchapels.com .