Pauline LaBaff

Pauline LaBaff obituary, Massena, NY

Pauline LaBaff

Pauline LaBaff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donaldson Funeral Home, Inc. - Massena on Aug. 10, 2025.

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MASSENA – Pauline M. LaBaff, 92, passed away Friday evening, August 8, 2025 at Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Pauline was born on June 4, 1933 in Parishville, the daughter of the late Alfred and Georgine (Sauve) Borey. On April 19, 1952, she married Ronald J. LaBaff at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Michael Jarecki, officiating. He predeceased her in April 2000.

Pauline is survived by her sons, Ronald LaBaff, Randy (Gilbert Hinojosa) LaBaff, and Michael (Tina) LaBaff, all of Texas, a grandchild, Jamie LaBaff; and special niece, Sandra Lefebvre of Massena.

Along with her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Rita Kelly, Theresa Dunn, Lucille Dunn, and Jeanette Roberts.

Arrangements are under the control of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where friends may call on Thursday, August 14th from 9-10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM in St. Mary's Catholic Church with her brother-in-law, Rev. Arthur LaBaff, celebrating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

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