"I am so sorry for your loss. When I was growing up , Eddy was like a big brother to me not just a friend. We had a lot of fun at Webster lake and camping at Burlinggame State park with the families and he taught me water skiing, boating and helped me to swim and defended me from teasing cousins. My prayers go out for him as well as the family he left behind. I found this while I was going to send him a Happy Birthday today whjich I have remembered every year while we loss touch. Love you big brother."
In loving memory of
Edward L. LaBarre
November 13, 2018
Edward L. LaBarre, 72, of Tall Timber Trail, died November 13, 2018 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Pamela (Hosmer) LaBarre whom he married August 29, 1970. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Laurence and Julia (Smith) LaBarre.
Mr. LaBarre worked as a truck driver for Ryder Truck Rental and Tresca Brothers Concrete. Edward also proudly served for thirty-seven years with the Army National Guard and as a volunteer for the Nasonville Fire Dept. He enjoyed bike riding, boating and water skiing.
Besides his wife Pamela, he is survived by a son, William LaBarre and his fiance Susan Sylvestre of Woonsocket; a daughter, Becky Bajo of Woonsocket; three grandchildren, Cody and Andrew Ottaviano and Kaylee Sylvestre; and two great grandchildren, Dominic and Liam Ottaviano.
His funeral will be held Sunday, November 18, 2018 beginning with visitation at 2 PM followed by a service at 5 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Burial with Military Honors, will be Monday, November 19 at 11AM in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Stand Down, 1010 Hartford Avenue,
Johnston, RI 02919.
Tributes
"I wished I found out earlier to go say my goodbyes."
"A fine man . Proud of his family . Served our country well . Served the emergency service of the community well . Nasonville FD meant so much to Ed and Ed`s service to Nasonville FD was excellent . Rest Ed we will carry on the mission of serving, you taught us well . With care/friendship . "
"Ed LaBarre rose to the rank of Assistant Chief Engineer while at the Nasonville Fire Department, and was an active member for a long time participating in drills, standbys, and both fire and rescue calls for most of his tenure. Few other members of the Engineering team brought the same level of dedication and diligence that Ed brought to the tasks assigned to him regarding the maintenance, modifications, and oversight required by our fleet of apparatus. Issues with his health led to his reduced responsibilities over time, but Ed was always a very eager member, and always participated in the official Fire Department events over the years.He was a friend."
"Pam, Bill, Becky, and Children....so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a giving and caring person and loved his family dearly. He quick smile and willing hands will be sorely missed by the US Army, Nasonville Volunteer Fire Department and the countless people he has helped during his lifetime. Rest easy Ed....you've earned it!"
"Tom & Robin Dybala"
"Thank you so much, your kind words mean a lot to the family including Pam!"