Joseph G. LaBonte, 94, of Manchester, died January 16, 2013 at the Laurel Center in Bedford after a period of declining health.
He was born March 9, 1918 in Cambridge, MA the son of Joseph A. and Mary (McKenzie) LaBonte. He had been a Manchester resident most of his life.
Mr. LaBonte was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Army Air Corps.
Prior to retirement he was a self-employed contractor for many years.
He leaves his wife of 69 years, Rita M. (Halde) LaBonte of Manchester; a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon J. LaBonte and Sidney (Weir) LaBonte of Rye, NH; a grandson, Jay G. LaBonte and his wife Sarah (Clarke) LaBonte of Arlington, VA; and a great granddaughter, Zoe Claire LaBonte of Arlington, VA.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Guy LaBonte.
Services were private with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.