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Jeanne LaBonte, 79

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Jeanne Lucille (Duhamel) LaBonte, 79, of North Adams, MA died suddenly on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in North Adams, MA on December 2, 1941 a daughter of Oscar A. Duhamel and Adrienne O. (Campagna) Duhamel. She attended Holy Family School and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School with the Class of 1960. She was last employed by Price Chopper Super Market in Pittsfield until her retirement. Before that she and her husband owned and operated the Ashland Street Mini Mart for about 20 years.

Jeanne was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams where she was an active member of the Adoration Society. She enjoyed trips to the casino and her daily scratch tickets. Jeanne enjoyed 22 cruises with her husband, family and friends. She loved taking care of her grand dogs, Ticket and Modena.

She was the widow of Arthur George “Buster” LaBonte who she married on June 15, 1963. He predeceased her on April 16, 2013. Survivors include her four daughters; Michele L. Vareschi and her husband, Lee of North Adams; Cheryl N. Truskowski and her husband, John Jr. of Readsboro, VT; Leslie J. Hyte and her husband, Anthony of Hinsdale, MA; and Denise A. France and her husband, Maver of Moneta, VA. She also leaves eight grandchildren- Tyler “TJ” Vareschi, Owen V. Vareschi, Brandon A. Hyte, Alea J. Hyte, Amy Bantjes, Lori France, Tina Nesselrodt and Ronald France; nine great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters; Lillian Peck, Irene Reed and Elaine Hanselman and a brother, Richard “Duke” Duhamel.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Jeanne LaBonte will be celebrated Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-7 PM at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main Street North Adams, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.


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Cheryl
Although I didn't know your Mom I am very sorry for your loss. IT is never easy to lose a parent and Mom's are special people

Sincerely
from: Tina Kellyon: 01-05-2021
My sincere sympathies for the passing of your mom. She and your dad were swell people.
from: Robin J Bachandon: 01-05-2021
So sorry to hear about Jeans passing, she was always happy it seemed, my wife and I followed her at Adoration, we wondered about her when she was not at Adoration. We will be praying for her and will be at her funeral Mass. We are so sorry for all of you.
from: Carole and Bob Gaffeyon: 01-04-2021
Denise, I am sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. You have her beautiful smile. God give you all comfort during this difficult time.
from: Mary St Hilaireon: 01-04-2021
To Jean’s family, I was so surprised to hear of Jean’ passing. She always had a smile to greet you. I usually sat near her
At the 4 o’clock mass on Sat. We would chat before mass. She will be missed. RIP. my dear friend.
from: Elizabeth Ralstonon: 01-04-2021
I am very sad and shocked to hear of Jeanne’s passing. She visited with me often at Ed’s Variety and since covid, we would run into each other at Southview and gab for a bit. Jeanne was always fun & cheery. Always remember Buster calling Jeanne his “bride”. RIP Jeanne, you are with your “groom”.
from: Carol Boucheron: 01-04-2021
I am sorry for your loss.
from: Joseph Cainon: 01-03-2021
To Jean’s family, please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She was a beautiful person. She sat near me at the 4o’clock Mass at St. Elizabeth’s on Saturday. No matter when I would see Jean, her beautiful smile would always make me happy. I will truly miss her.
from: Judy Nimmonson: 01-02-2021
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