Barbara T (Gagne) Labbe, 78, of Berlin NH, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2015 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital. Barbara was born February 27, 1936 in Berlin, NH the daughter of Albert and Thelma (Arnesen) Gagne. She was united in marriage to Herbert J. Labbe on December 23, 1961 in Berlin, NH. He preceded her in death on January, 16, 1993. They were married for 32 blissful years.
Barbara loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. She did many adventurous things in her life, such as skydiving, riding in a race car at Loudon, and riding in a beach dune buggy.
She was employed by A. V. Home Care for almost 20 years and enjoyed all the clients she helped along the way. She enjoyed attending many Berlin High School events.
She is survived by her six children, Patrick and wife Veronica of Saco ME; Buddie of Randolph NH; Gayle Vanasse and husband Stan of St. Croix,U.S.V.I; Rodney and wife Diane of Dummer NH; Lisa and husband Jeff O’Betz of Augusta, GA and Donna Fortier and husband Michael of Chelmsford, MA. Ten grandchildren, Michael Vanasse and wife Liz of Seattle WA; Candice Eng and husband Chris of Saco, ME; Joshua and wife Heather of Thomasville, GA; Jesse of Dummer, NH; Dustin of Boston, MA; Zachary Marois of Arlington, MA; Reva of Key West, FL; Aly Marois of Hudson, NH; Wesley and Emily Fortier of Chelmsford, MA. Three great grandchildren: Dakota and Faith of Thomasville, GA and Theresa Eng of Saco, ME.
She leaves behind three siblings: Theodore Gagne of Contoocook, NH; Sunny Grover and husband Reggie of Green Bay, WI; and Susan Gallagher and husband William of Berlin, NH.
She also leaves behind a very dear and loyal companion, Frank Cellupica of Dover NH.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Thelma (Arnesen) Gagne.
Per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Barbara’s name. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated in the spring. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.