NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT – Susan R. (Arpin) LaBonte, 79, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in UMass/Memorial University Campus in the presence of family.
Susan leaves her beloved husband of 57 years, David B. LaBonte; a son, Jason P. LaBonte and his wife Christine of Thompson, CT; eight grandchildren, Brian, Mikayla, Brandon, Mikenzie, Carlos, Derick, Brendalis and Heaven; four great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Veda, Ryleigh and Bentley Brian; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Brian F. LaBonte in 2022.
She was born in Worcester on March 29, 1947 and grew up in Webster, a daughter of Oliver and Irene M. (LePain) Arpin. David met her at work and they dated for five years before marrying in 1968. They lived on Schoolhouse Pond Road in Thompson for 53 years before moving to North Grosvenordale in 2023.
Susan first worked as a shoe polisher at Sandlerette Company in Webster and then as a solderer at the American Optical Company in Southbridge. She and her husband owned and operated LaBonte’s Country Store on Thompson Road in Thompson, CT for 28 years. She retired as a cashier at Rite Aid in Dudley in 2018.
Susan’s main activities in life were her husband and family, especially the grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster.