1922 – 2016
Putnam – Eugene LaBonte, Sr. 94, of Kennedy Dr., died Thursday, December 1, 2016 in his home. He was the loving husband of Nellie (Zaklukiewicz) LaBonte. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Ovila and Bella (Benoit) LaBonte.
Mr. LaBonte was a United States Navy veteran during WWII. He worked as a machinist and tool & die maker for Belding’s Corticelli. He enjoyed reading, traveling and going to the beach.
In addition to his wife, Eugene is survived by his sons, Eugene E. LaBonte, Jr. of Rochester, MA, and Daniel LaBonte and his wife Michelle of Lee County, FL; his grandchildren, Brandon, Sarah, Garrett, Maura, and Joshua; and his great grandchildren, Emma, Alexander, and Maxwell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Marian Smat
December 2, 2016 at 7:10 pmNellie sending my prayers and thoughts,you always have been special to me
Robert and Kathleen Loomis
December 3, 2016 at 8:22 amTo Nellie and family, All of our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. Gene will always be remembered and missed. He was such a kind and warm man.
LaVon Snider
December 3, 2016 at 6:20 pmNellie, I’m praying for comfort for you and your family. Love
Dan Newman
December 3, 2016 at 6:40 pmNell,
Pam and I are greatly saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. Please know that you are in our prays.
Dan
Mamie Horstmann
December 4, 2016 at 4:26 pmNell,
Sending love and prayers your way always.
Love,
Mamie and Frank
Maureen Cournoyer
December 5, 2016 at 2:57 pmNell,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing, he was such a kind and gentle man. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Love You,
Maureen