AUBURN — Jeannette A. Labonte, 90, formerly of 3 Curtis St., Lewiston, died Sunday, July 8, at Clover Manor.

She was born in Rumford, Nov. 9, 1921, daughter of the late Arthur J. and Amarilda Dube Patenaude. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, where she excelled in skiing and basketball. Jeannette was married to Henri A. Labonte, who predeceased her in 1979. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a teaching coordinator for 16 years at Pathways Inc. and had previously worked at Woolworth’s Five and Dime.

Jeannette was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, served on the parish council for two years and was a Jefferson Award nominee. She was also involved as a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout den mother and volunteered for the Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity. She enjoyed cross country skiing, snowshoeing, swimming, traveling, line dancing, playing pool and playing cards with her friends. She took great pride in teaching her grandchildren to swim and enjoyed riding on Harley-Davidson motorcycles and participating in the annual Toy Run.

She is survived by three daughters, Muriel Hanlin and husband, Richard, of Sabattus, Theresa Labonte and companion, Tim Burns, of Wales and Faye Lashua of Auburn; four sons, John A. Labonte and wife, Suzanne, of Leeds, Michael Labonte of Lewiston and companion, Jeannine St. Hilaire, of Minot, James Labonte and wife, Diane, of Auburn and Gary Labonte of Lewiston; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and was looking forward to three more great-grandchildren later this year; and two sisters, Muriel Arsenault of Roxbury and Theresa Hebert of Rumford.

She was predeceased by her husband; a granddaughter, Victoria Labonte; a great-granddaughter, Brielle Labonte; and five brothers, George, Bert, Rudolph, Lionel and Fernand Patenaude.

The Labonte family would like to thank Hematology Oncology and Associates, Dr. Caldwell and staff, the staff at Clover Manor, a special “Thank You” to “Kiddo” Sheila and Androscoggin Home Care amd Hospice.

You are invited to share your condolences with the Labonte family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.