HUDSON FALLS – Patricia “Pat” J. LaBarge, 81, formerly of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord, on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on April 29, 1937 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Marion (Whitcomb) Monrian.
On October 6, 1959, she married Eugene LaBarge at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. He passed away on May 24, 1987. Following her husband’s death, she helped at a day care center in Hudson Falls.
Pat was a homemaker at heart, she enjoyed taking care of her family, solving word search puzzles, and drawing. Pat could always be found doodling. She had many close friends and enjoyed talking to them on the phone. Pat had a strong faith, loved reading the bible and watching Christian TV programs. At one time, she was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Hudson Falls.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, William Monrian, Gerald Monrian and Edmund Monrian, her two sisters, Kathleen Sullivan and Marion Whalen, her longtime companion, Jonathan Euber and her close friends, Beth Shields and Gloria Jones.
Survivors include her children, Laurie Nelson and her husband, Greg of Fort Edward, Eugene LaBarge, Jr. of Albany and Paul LaBarge of Hudson Falls; two grandchildren, Megan Nolin and Adam LaBarge; her great granddaughter, Addison Nolin; several nieces and nephews; and her friends, Mary Archambault, Kelly Young and Becky Wright .
Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Lung Association of New York, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.