Salem: Maurice J. Labrecque age 88 of Topsfield and a former resident of Salem, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of the late Anita C. (Gagnon) Labrecque.
Born and raised in Salem, he was the son of the late Louis and Leda (Bilodeau) Labrecque. A veteran of W.W. II, Maurice served with the U.S. Coast Guard. For over 30 years he worked as a large machine operator for General Electric at the Riverworks plant. Over the years he also worked for his brother’s Philip Labrecque Hardwood Floor Co. He also worked for several of his brothers who were in the construction business, as well as selling real estate for the Belleau Real Estate Co. Mr. Labrecque retired from G.E. in 1982.
Maurice was a devoted family man who was deeply religious and who lived his faith. He truly understood the meaning and value of family and extended family. He was a long time member of the former St. Joseph Parish of Salem. Maurice was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and nature in general.
He is survived by 3 daughters: Carmen C. Dolan and her husband John F. of Topsfield, Dolores L. Comeau of Lynn, Laurelle R. Provencher Labrecque of Peabody, 2 sons: Victor M. Labrecque and his wife Darleen of Ipswich, David J. Labrecque and his wife Karyn of Rowley, 2 brothers: Lucien Labrecque and his wife Rita of Salem & Armand ‘Babe’ Labrecque of Salem. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Brian T. Dolan, MD, Nancy K. Gagin, RN, Jennifer L. Nowak, Douglas W. Comeau, DO., Gregory J. Comeau, Esq., Angela O’Neil, Christine Gardosik, Matthew, Ashley, Melissa, Abigail, Garrett, Grant, Harrison, & Emma Labrecque, and 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers: Philip, Albert, Paul, George, Roland and Arthur and his sisters: Lucille Theriault and Theresa Theriault.
Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Friday at 8 am from the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St. [Rt. 114 / 1-A] followed by his funeral mass in Ste. Anne Church, Jefferson Ave., Salem at 9 am. Visiting hours: Thursday 4 to 8 pm. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For guestbook and additional information please visit www.levesquefunerals.com