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LABRECQUE, EVELYN MAE - Of Flushing, age 98, died Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Deacon Omar Odette officiating.
Cremation will take place following the funeral.
Visitation 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Evelyn was born on October 11, 1925 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of the late Glenn Gordon and Hazel(VanOrsdale) Murphy. On November 30, 1946, she married Ralph LaBrecque and he preceded her in death.
When Evelyn went to work for General Motors, she worked for years as a secretary. Then, later she made her way up to Purchasing Agent, and at that time it was strictly a man’s occupation. She remained in that position until her retirement.
She and her husband together raised five children in a three bedroom, one bathroom house. She liked to bowl, golf and sew. Later in years, she played cards every Friday with the same four women, in which she was the oldest. They all passed one by one, now she was the last one to go.
Surviving are her children, Suzanne(William)Gorski, Charlene(John)McKowen, Keith LaBrecque and Richard(Delbert Fuwell) LaBrecque;
daughter-in-law, Maria LaBrecque;
grandchildren, Rachel(Matthew)Woolworth, Emily(Mark)Orsburn and Andrew(Jazmine)LaBrecque;
great-grandchildren, Lucas and Ronald Woolworth, Cooper, Blake and Magdalene Orsburn, Leo LaBrecque and Ezekiel LaBrecque.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph LaBrecque; son, Mark LaBrecque; son-in-law, Patrick Sullivan; sisters, Maxine Ice and Margie Hunsinger.
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Linda Strugala
October 4, 2024
Our families shared a lot as we were growing up and Aunt Evelyn is a big part of those dear memories. Our love and condolences are with all of you at this sad time. She will be missed.
With love,
Linda Strugala
Nancy Bearup
Jerry Humphrey
Dave Humphrey
Katy Fox
October 3, 2024
Rachel and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandma. I remember her having a larger-than-life personality, and she always seemed to be laughing! Sending healing thoughts and lots of warm hugs your way!
With condolences,
Katy (Lipe) Fox
Marie, Fabian and Thomas Delfosse
October 3, 2024
: What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. we are with you both at this saddest part of life ,, thank you for been a part of our Family , we love you from Belgium
Sally Wilson
October 3, 2024
I always was happy to see Evelyn when she attended our retirement luncheons. She had a great sense of humor and lots of interesting stories. I will miss her. Rest in peace, lovely lady.
Paula Taylor
October 3, 2024
Aunt Evelyn was the best. Her and mom were such a blast when they were together. We would laugh so much we would have side aches. We wish all her family comfort and love. Aunt Evelyn RIP. Love Paula and Michael Taylor.
Ellen Pavkovich
October 2, 2024
Evelyn and our mother were the best of friends. They enjoyed many trips and visits to the casino. Their Friday afternoon card and lunch dates were great fun for both of them. Our sympathies to the family . Marcia and Ellen Pavkovich
Kathryn Slocum-Anthony
October 2, 2024
Her sweet smile and friendship with my Mother. Plus the brotherhood that our fathers had. May the Angels Wrapped thier wings around her carrying her to glorious Heaven.
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