1935 – 2016

LEWISTON — Constance D. Labrie, 81, a resident of Clover Manor in Auburn and a former longtime resident of Sabattus Street in Lewiston, died Monday, Sept. 26, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.

Born in Lewiston on Sept. 17, 1935, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian Bazinet Dostie. She was educated in local schools, and as a young woman entered the convent and studied to be a nun. She left the convent after a couple of years because of illness, and eventually met the love of her life, Gerald L. “Bud” Labrie. They were married on July 21, 1956.

Besides being a devoted wife and mother, she worked for several years for General Electric. A member of Holy Family Church, Prince of Peace Parish, she was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. In her younger years, she was an avid candlepin bowler, and was on several local teams, including with her co-workers at General Electric.

Besides her loving husband of Auburn, she is survived by a son, Richard Labrie of Lewiston; three daughters, Brenda Gammon of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Debra Labrie of Lewiston, and Nancy Tremblay and partner Alma Aranda, of Sabattus; a sister, Diane Hamann of Suffield, Conn.; six grandchildren, Jennifer Hinkley, Nicole Mercer, Louie and Amy Tremblay, Nicole Wyman and Ryder Labrie; four great-grandchildren, Morgan and Max Nelson, Sharon Glenn Jones and Zane Mercer; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Eddie and Gerry Dostie; and a grandson, Adam Roy.

Condolences and a video tribute may found online at www.albert-burpee.com.