HUDSON FALLS – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Linnette LaBarge, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She married Donald M. LaBarge on May 29, 1943. They spent 41 loving years together until his passing in 1984.

Linnette worked at Sears in Queensbury for many years, until her retirement.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Donalynn Skelton of Hudson Falls, Deborah Havens (Steve) of Hudson Falls with whom she resided, and her son Thomas LaBarge (Karen) of Hudson Falls; her two granddaughters, Sherry Whiting (Scott) of South Glens Falls and Heather Aubrey (Tony Dederick) of Schenectady; her three great-grandchildren, Nicole Bentley (Zach) of Hudson Falls, Ashley Whiting (Kevin McFarland) of Hudson Falls and Brandon Whiting (Lauren) of South Glens Falls; her two great-great grandchildren, Ryan McFarland of Hudson Falls and Mia Whiting of South Glens Falls.

Many thanks to Homeward Bound and Glen Anderson for his services. Our mom enjoyed his visits very much.

At her request, there will be no calling hours and services are private.

Linnette’s family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Patricia “Pat” J. LaBarge

Labarge, patriciaHUDSON 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.