THOMPSON – Catherine (Jarosz) LaBonte, 88, of 58 Center St., died Monday, March 14, at home. Her husband, Freeman LaBonte, died in 1968.
She leaves three sons, Donald J. LaBonte and his wife Maria of Navarre, FL, Francis F. LaBonte and his wife Janice of Webster, and David B. LaBonte and his wife Susan of Thompson; a daughter, Barbara M. Marcy of Woodstock; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a great great granddaughter and a great great great grandson; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Patricia LaBonte and by 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
She was born in Webster, a daughter of Leon and Catherine (Rodzik) Jarosz. She worked as a stitcher at Sandlerette Shoe Company and then as an inspector at Webster Lens Company before retiring in 1974.
She was a member of St. Joseph Basilica in Webster. She enjoyed playing bingo.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 16, in St. Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the VNA of Southern Worcester County, PO Box 368, Webster, MA 01570-0368
Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, is directing the funeral arrangements.