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Gary Labonte Obituary
NORWICH – Gary passed on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Backus Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
He worked at Electric Boat for many years. Since retirement he enjoyed watching the Yankees and the Cowboys, spending time at the local club but most of all being with his family. He will be sadly missed by many.
He is survived by his wife June (Blanchette) LaBonte. Two daughters, six grand kids, three great grand kids and three brothers.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 2-6 at the Silver Star Athletic Club, 42 Taftville-Occum Road.
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Memories and Condolences
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Natalie Atkinson
April 21, 2017
Who could ever forget "Bouncy". Whenever he came in the club you never knew what to expect.He'd always show how high he could kick and sometimes he would land on his butt. Depended on how many beers he had!!! Always a sweet guy and never a harsh word. I will remember him. RIP Bouncy
Richard Russ
April 19, 2017
I remember Gary back in Eighth grade at Buckingham school. Our school Principal
Miss Willey, told the basketball team, early on, to'' bring home the bacon ''. At
the end of the year, she remarked that they brought home the ''whole ham ''. Gary was
one of our star players and he so loved the game. One end of the court to the other with endless energy.
Gary will be missed by all who knew him.
All of my sympathy to his family .
Dan Tamborra
April 18, 2017
Looked up to Gary in basketball remember playing with him at the rec. Later on we both coached in the P.A.L . I always enjoyed meeting him shopping as we would talk sports in general and Sox and Yanks. Miss you my friend.
April 17, 2017
June and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
- Margaret Kempesta Galczynski
April 15, 2017
Gary and were in high school together. He was always a great kid! He will be missed.
Judy Simon
April 15, 2017
Ron so sorry for your loss of your brother.My condolences to your whole family also.
Judy Silverman Simon
April 14, 2017
I will always love you great friend, we shared some of the greatest memories in our lifetime, My condolences to June, Jenn, Jess brothers, and family. I will miss you but I will never forget you!
Cas G
April 14, 2017
So sad to hear of Gary's passing. Yes, a great guy,clean yet physical basketball player. My favorite memory: Gary picking me up of the basketball floor after slipping & falling flat on my belly. Teammate Gary leaned down picked me up like I was a feather. Needless to say he received a ton of basketball passes from me after that,REST in PEACE Gary and my Sincere Condolences to his family, Chico S.
Dan Kelly Jr
April 14, 2017
One of my Dad's good bud's from the old Dots crew and of course previous to that. Gary was always one of the fun guys! Always playing and messing around with us kids at Misquamicut, Dots outings, duckpin and wherever else we ran into him. He was a bigger than life! RIP Bouncy!!!!
Covington "Covy" Holland IV
April 14, 2017
R.I.P Pepe. Words can't explain how much you meant to me or how much you will be missed. We all love you! & You will never be forgotten!
Tom Moretti
April 14, 2017
He was one of the the "boys" in the norwich circle of basketball players and a fun guy!
Chris portelance
April 14, 2017
Gary was a true "gentle giant". Basketball memories of numerous opposing players running into his massive frame as he set a pick so we could get our shots off, abound. His affable nature, and willingness to help any friend out will make him stand out in my mind forever. I will miss his wry smile, and smooth gait. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a man's man with a warm heart, a wonderful sense of humor, and a true friend. RIP "Bouncey".
April 13, 2017
Rip Gary....great memories shooting hoops at Lake St. playground.
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