Obituary of Eugene George Labossiere

Labossière, Eugene (Gene) George 

With family by his side at Henley Place, on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, Eugene (Gene) George Labossière left us just shy of his 97th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife Norma.  He was partner and best friend of Danielle for almost 30 years. Loving father of Philip (Annette) of Mountain, ON, Michael of Vancouver, BC, and John-Mark (Trish) of Victoria, BC. Proud grandfather of Toni, Aaron, Logan, Brayden, Maddie, Melanie, Violet, Charlotte, and great-grandfather of Aiden. Eugene will be fondly remembered by Danielle's children Robert (Keri), Marc, and Jessica (Erick) and by his sisters Emilia, Rita, and Annette. Gene was an accomplished international Ironworker who worked on large projects across Ontario, in West Pakistan (on two occasions), and South Korea. He was an active member of both the Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where he also served as Hall Manager for many years. Gene loved his garden and spent countless hours weeding and tending to his raspberries, garlic, and vegetable plants. 

Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1251 Dundas Street, at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to join the Funeral Mass via a true livestream, please CLICK HERE.  Entombment will occur at the Holy Family Mausoleum in St. Peter's Cemetery. Reception to follower at St. Patrick's Church Hall.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex would be greatly appreciated. The family would also like to thank the staff at Harris Park for the care provided to Gene.