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David LaBarre Obituary
Conklin: went to be with his parents and other family members on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Binghamton General Hospital. He was predeceased by his father Charles David LaBarre, and his mother Erva Hazel (Clow) LaBarre, sister Janet Strnatka brothers Leon and Robert LaBarre. He is survived by his daughter Melissa LaBarre, son and daughter in-law Jason and Shannon LaBarre, grandchildren Danica and Easton LaBarre. He is also survived by his brother Charles Donald LaBarre, sisters Teressa (Francis) Basa, Evelyn Torrey, Dorothy (Gordon) Steere, sister in-law Carolyn LaBarre, brother and sister in-law LaValle and Marion LaBarre, and sisters Donna Stack and Lois (James) Karns. He is also survived by the mother of his children Christine LaBarre. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. David loved working on his family farm until he found his true passion of running his own business, Nature's Best Lawn Care. He particularly enjoyed the many wonderful customers he had. He was an avid hunter, snowmobiler, and outdoorsman. Above all David enjoyed spending time with his children especially at their sporting events. The pride and joy in David's eyes were his precious grandchildren who had their "Papa" wrapped around their fingers. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11am at the Hawleyton United Methodist Church 901 Hawleyton Road Binghamton. His Pastor the Rev. William Puckey will officiate. Burial will be in the Conklin Cemetery in the spring. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-5pm at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc. 428 Main Street Johnson City. In lieu of flowers David requested that donations in his memory be made to a college fund for "The LaBarre Grandchildren" at Peoples Neighborhood Bank 1026 Conklin Road, Conklin, NY 13748.
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Memories and Condolences
for David LaBarre
Ilene Sterner Smith
February 19, 2019
Just the other day while watching The Natural and The Rookie, my thoughts returned to the many great years of the Conklin Clan and Softball days... we were all young, happy and carefree. Good Times. Dave was a big part of all that ❤ Hoping he is carefree in the heavens.
March 8, 2012
To the LaBarre Family, so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Another good SV graduate gone. He will be missed by us. God bless him. The Desimone's, Tom, Dave,& Gary.
Stash & Pat Quick
March 5, 2012
Our condolences to the entire family. Dave was a wonderful person and a loving family man.
Michael and Sue Lane
March 1, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the LaBarre family.
David was a hard working, life loving man and very proud of his family.
He will be missed.
Sheila Lindsley
February 29, 2012
My sincere condolences to Daves family for his passing.There are many fond memories of the days of playing softball with the family,Dave was a good man.I am truely sorry for your loss. Sincerely
February 27, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the LaBarre family. Dave will be missed by so many. He was a good, hard working man with a wonderful smile. May God give you strength through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Reenie and Leland Cook
Michael & Ilene Smith
February 27, 2012
Our deepest condolences for the LaBarre family...David was well respected and loved by many in Conklin...we will especially remember all the great times playing softball and hanging out together... God Bless.
Bill & Sandra Boyea
February 27, 2012
Our condolences to the entire LaBarre family. David was loved and well respected by so many people that he had crossed paths with in his lifetime. I will always remember his smile.
Janet Reuscher
February 27, 2012
My condolences to your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your father, He was a great man. My heart goes out to you all. Janet Freije Reuscher and family.
Rod Duquette
February 27, 2012
I want to express my condolences to Dave's family, he was a good man and raised a good family I am sure he was proud of his family. I know you all were proud of him. Sincerly Rod Duquette
Linda King
February 26, 2012
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Lisa King-Davis
February 26, 2012
My heart goes out to Jason, Melissa, and the rest of the LaBarre family. I have known David all my life. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. RIP David. I will never forget you!
Mary Boyle
February 26, 2012
Harley and I would be greeted with a big smile, hello and wave as we ran past David's house. I will miss our chats and David's kind manner.
Bill Wigner
February 26, 2012
My heart goes out to the family. I remember riding snowmobiles with Dave. He had a heart of gold. We all will miss him
George P. Rejebian
February 26, 2012
Jason and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear that Dave lost his courageous battle. May God rest his soul. We have known
him and done business with him for many years and he
will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
George and Marion Rejebian, St. Petersburg, Florida
Sheri Weidman-Felter
February 26, 2012
So sorry to hear about Dave, please know our prayers are with the family.
Nicole Malagari-Wood
February 26, 2012
Thoughts, prayers, love and sympathy. God bless your family during this difficult time.
BILL & BEV LANE
February 26, 2012
JASON & THE LABARRE,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE OFFERED.
MAY DAVID REST IN PEACE.
REMEMBER PSALM 23.
Nancy Strnatka
February 26, 2012
I will always remember how kind David was to me. I thought a great deal of him and share his family's sadness.
Love to all,
Michele Karns
February 26, 2012
We love you Uncle David.. Rest in Peace. Keith, Michele & Maryis Karns
February 26, 2012
Dear Chris and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barb Cotroneo
Christine & Douglas Balsley
February 26, 2012
Dave cared for our lawn for about 20 years and not once did I see him without a smile. He just had a friendly way about him. We'll miss him dearly, as I'm sure will all those whose lives he touched. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of those he held dear.
Angela Spera
February 26, 2012
We are so sad to hear of Dave's passing. It was always a pleasure to see him and get updates on his family. We are praying that Dave rests in peace and his family finds comfort knowing that Dave is smiling down on them. Angela and Sonny Spera
February 26, 2012
Our Sadness & Sorrows, & our Prayers go out to all the LaBarre family, He was a great neighbor & friend.
Bob & Betty Anderson & Family
Rod Duquette
February 26, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. Dave was a wonderful kind and friendly man. Will always remember him with a smile on his face.
Rod&Sandra Duquette,Vestal,Ny.
Shannon LaBarre
February 25, 2012
David will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of him from being part of his family and I will always think of him on our birthdays for we shared the same day. It was an absolute honor to help him thru the beginning days of his diagnosis and treatment, and I wish I could have done more. I will miss his smiling face, he always had a smile on his face! Love and Prayers sent to Melissa and Jason during this very difficult time in your lives...Shannon Delaney LaBarre
Jack Lucia
February 25, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to Dave's family. We spent much time together growing up and the experiences I had with him on the farm have served me well in my life. We had great fun in little league and junior league together. I so remember riding on the tractor with him raking and bailing hay and just being kids. They are wonderful memories for me. My sympathies to all the LaBarre Family.
Mike Lumsden
February 25, 2012
Dave was one of the nicest people that we ever had the priviledge of doing business with and knowing as a friend. We truly will miss his smile that he always shared whenever we saw him. He also shared his love of snowmobiling with our entire crew and made us smile everytime he came in. We send our condolonces, Dave will be dearly missed.
Mike, Roxy and all the crew from Sled Shop.
David DuBois
February 25, 2012
David was a member of my HS graduating class, a good friend then, and later in life, my neighbor. My sympathies to the entire and extended LaBarre family for your loss. He will certainly be missed by all.
February 25, 2012
Family of Dave, What a pleasant, hard working gentleman Dave was. He has been attending very nicely to our lawn for many years. We will miss him. He always had a kind word to say to us. Wendell and Myrtle Gumaer
February 25, 2012
What a gentleman , friend and worker. I cannot praise Dave enough for the years I have known him. I know he will be walking in God's Garden. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Blair Atwood
Diana and Jerry Wilson
February 25, 2012
Chris and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Wells
February 25, 2012
As a fellow classmate, I have very fond memories of David particularly in elementary school. I know that he loved his family farm with all his heart and that he enjoyed the outdoors with a passion. He will be dearly missed. Sandy (Mulford) Wells
Carla Husband
February 25, 2012
Missy, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Bonnie (Muckey) Kelsey
February 25, 2012
So many years have passed, but memories of Dave remain. So sorry for your loss.
Ellen Sharpe
February 25, 2012
Chris and Family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Bambara
February 25, 2012
We are very sad to hear about Dave's passing. He was a very kind and generous man who will greatly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joe & Shannon Bambara
February 25, 2012
MELISSA AND JASON,
Our thought's and prayer's are with both of you in your time of sorrow.Your memories and family time's will help you through this.There will be teirs and laughter.
Gary and Barbara Woodruff
February 25, 2012
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
February 25, 2012
Please accept my condolences for the loss of David. His love of life always showed through in his business. It was a pleasure knowing him. Linda Bisland
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