Therese Fernande Labrie, 90

LEWISTON – Therese Fernande Labrie, 90, a longtime resident of Auburn, died Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Russell Park Manor.

She was born in Lewiston, daughter of the late Robert and Emilia Bergeron Gagnon.

She was educated in Lewiston schools and was married Feb. 2, 1946 to Robert Omer Labrie.

Prior to her retirement in 1990, she was employed at Etonic Shoe. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at Sacred Heart Church.

Therese enjoyed not only playing cribbage, but teaching generations how to play the game and win (but not against her). She loved taking walks with her husband, lying in the sunshine, and cooking “Memere’s soup.” Therese loved watching the Game Show Network, wrestling, and the Red Sox while sitting in her rocker, TV remote in hand.

She will be remembered as Robert’s “girl” and his best friend, a chief among chiefs, a loving and warm grandmother, and a hard-working woman with amazing attention to detail. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember the bright red lipstick stains she left on our cheeks, and wish we could have just one more. She leaves behind a legacy of love and deep commitment that will last for many generations to come.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, 9 months, and 11 days, Robert of Auburn; a daughter, Claire Strickland and husband Terry of Old Town; a son, Donald Labrie and wife Terri of LaVista, Nebraska; seven grandchildren, Daniel Morrell and wife Jennifer, James Morrell and wife Erin, Jonathan Pratt and wife Dorianna, Nicole Lawrence and husband Peter, Jennifer Labrie-Pereira and husband Will, Michael Morrell and wife Erin, and Heather Noyes and husband Chris; 10 great grandchildren, Alexandar, Ashley, Bailey, Zackary, Ayla, Madelain, Liam, Emilie, Sophie, and Charles.

She was predeceased by two daughters, Jeannine and Suzanne Labrie, and great-granddaughter, Jillian Morrell.

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

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Committal to follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545