Obituary of Marie T. Labadie

Mrs. Labadie, age 88, died on Tuesday October 1, 2019. Marie was born in Hillman, Michigan on March 28, 1931 to the late Jonathan W. and Blanche (Sabourin) Wiggins. She has lived in the Byron area since 2007 moving from Belleville, Michigan. She married Robert F.C. Labadie in Redford, Michigan on April 11, 1953. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2006. Marie was a 1948 graduate of Atlanta High School, and graduated from Nazareth College in Kalamazoo as a Registered Nurse in 1952. Marie balanced a career in nursing as well as being a creative, invaluable part of her husband's dry cleaning business Lacy's Cleaners in Westland and Detroit. Marie's crowning accomplishment and joy was the rearing of her children and guiding them in the grace and truth found in Jesus Christ. Mrs. Labadie is survived by her children; Robert F. (Marilyn) Labadie of White Lake, Michigan, John C. (Debbie) Labadie of Westland, Michigan, Michelle M. (Ken) Deschepper of Byron, Michigan, Madeline E. (Dale) Baker of Salem, Ohio, Mary R. (Michael) Wiggett of Loveland, Colorado, Maureen T. Alesna of Marlin, Texas; Margaret A. Labadie of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and James J. Labadie of Greenville, S.C.. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Rhea Forth of Lake Worth, Florida, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter in law Carroll Labadie, 4 brothers; James, Hugh, John and Patrick, 5 sisters; Bernice, Audrey, Olive, Bette, and Sister Ignatius. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday October 5, 2019 at Byron Baptist Church, 410 N. Ann Street, Byron, Michigan. Pastor Gary Barbar will officiate; burial to follow in the Fuller Cemetery, Byron. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday October 4, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Gideon's International. To sign online guestbook visit www.hyattewald.com. Arrangements by Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, Bay City, 1-810-266-4611.