Joseph G. LaBrecque Obituary (1929

Augusta--Joseph G. LaBrecque of Waterville, Maine, passed away on May 16, 2010 following a long illness. He was 80 years old. He was born on October 9, 1929, the son of Frank and Deliska (Lessard) LaBrecque. He attended school in Waterville and the University of Moncton, New Brunswick. He served in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1952 and served in Korea during the Korean War. He retired from the State of Maine Department of Agriculture in 1992. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, making wine and going to the casino. He was a former president of the Franco-American Society of Waterville and Les Bavards. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion Post #5 in Waterville. His brother, Larry, predeceased him in 1996 and his brother, Ovila, predeceased him in 2008. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye (Holt) LaBrecque and his daughter, Theresa LaBrecque, both of Waterville; a sister Julie Richards of Florida; a brother Frank and his wife Sandra of Winslow; a sister-in-law Leone LaBreck, of Winslow, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 22nd at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Silver Street, Waterville with a reception immediately following the service in the Church hall. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the Harold Alfond Cancer Center, MaineGeneral Medical Center, 4th floor in Augusta and Infusion Clinic in Waterville, for their special and excellent care. Friends wishing to make donations in his memory may make donations to Alfond Cancer Center in Augusta. Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville.