Leo E. LaBonte

OXFORD –We are deeply saddened to announce that our dear “Double L” passed away on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Advinia Care in Northbridge. Leo E. LaBonte, 89, of Dana Rd. is survived by his beloved bride of 70 years, Judith A. (Hamilton) LaBonte of Oxford; three children, Michelle A. LaBonte and her husband Michael Jackson of Arlington, VA, Michael L. LaBonte and his wife Janet of Thompson, CT, and Jeffrey B. LaBonte and his wife Jean Blackwood Labonte of Oxford; two brothers, Arsene “Sam” LaBonte and Robert LaBonte, both of Florida; four grandchildren, Dane LaBonte and his wife Kayla of Sturbridge, Corey LaBonte and his wife Michelle of Auburn, Maxwell Jackson of New York City, and Marcus Jackson of Brussels, Belgium; his great-grandson, Bennett LaBonte of Sturbridge; two step-grandchildren, Kevin and Kerry; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard LaBonte and Richard LaBonte; and two sisters, Doris Pion and Irene Duval.

Leo was born September 8, 1937, in Putnam, CT, son of the late Philisa and Odila (Mailloux) LaBonte, and attended public schools in North Grosvenordale, Charlton, and Sturbridge before moving to Oxford in 1956.

Mr. LaBonte held a variety of positions in the construction and transportation industries, retiring in 1995 after over 20 years as a truck driver with Carolina Freight. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 170 for more than 30 years. Leo was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4241 in Oxford, and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus John Cardinal Wright Assembly. He attended St. Roch’s Church in Oxford.

Leo embraced retirement and made the most of every day. He was a fixture at many Oxford establishments where he was a friend to all, “Lucky Leo” enjoyed music, dancing, attending concerts, playing Keno, cards, and Yahtzee, trips to the casino, and traveling throughout the world. He was an avid Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics fan who had a baseball cap collection to go with each season. An enthusiastic softball player, he assisted with the construction of Ruel Field in Oxford.

Calling hours are Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. P.O. Box 96109 Washington, DC 20090 or online at www.kofc.org