Gerald P. Labonte

Uxbridge- Gerald P. Labonte Sr., 86, of Albee Rd., formerly of Linwood passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sat. July 12, 2025. His beloved wife of 55 years Eileen E. (Poudrier) Labonte died May 11, 2021.

     He is survived by his 4 children, Janice M. Ouellette and her husband James, Mary Jane Johnston and her husband Jeff, Gerald P. Labonte Jr. and his wife Jennifer all of Uxbridge, and Elizabeth J. Orr and her husband Patrick of Uxbridge with whom he lived; 11 grandchildren, Madison, Morgan and Mia Ouellette, Matt, Sarah and Tessa Johnston, Zachary, Ryan and Jessica Labonte, and Grace and Natalie Orr; many nieces, nephews, friends, and his faithful dog Toby. He was brother of the late Normand Labonte, Paul F. Labonte Sr., Leonard H. Labonte, Rita G. Labonte, Jean Labonte, and Estelle McQuade. Born in Northbridge, MA on Aug. 17, 1938, he was the son of Henry J. and Emma Rose (Ethier) Labonte and grew up in Linwood.

     Mr. Labonte worked in his family’s business, Labonte’s Market delivering groceries as a teenager. He later owned and operated Gerry’s Oil Inc. in Linwood many years before retirement. He was extremely handy. There was nothing Gerry couldn’t fix. He was educated at the former Good Shepherd School and was a member of the US Army National Guard. 

     Gerry always had a story to tell. Energetic and social, he could often be seen around town. He was knowledgeable about local history and spoke often about people from his past. He enjoyed summers on the Cape and winter vacations with Eileen in Florida. A member of  Charles A. Rice American Legion Post 33, Uxbridge, he was thrilled to have served his country. He also belonged to the Uxbridge Senior Center. Family was most important to him, he was proud of his children and grandchildren and spoke of their accomplishments frequently. He was  affectionately referred to as “Pepe” to many. He was a member of the former Good Shepherd Church and St. Mary Church.

          His Funeral Mass will be held Fri. July 18 from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd. with a Mass at 11 am in St. Mary Church, 77 Mendon St. Calling hours at the funeral home are prior to the Mass from 9 to 10:30 am.

           Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery will be private at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Senior Center, 36 S. Main St. Uxbridge, MA 01569. To leave a condolence message for his family please visit www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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