Joan Labbe, 90, of Barefoot Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong, loving, caring, and giving woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active member and volunteer in the Ladies American Legion, Moose Lodge, and multiple clubs in the Barefoot Bay Community.
Joan was born on February 26, 1931, in Portchester, New York, to the late Joseph C. Sr. and Jenny (Augustine) Laychak. She resided in Greenwich, Connecticut for most of her life before retiring to Florida in 1996. After graduating Greenwich High School, she married the late Richard Hawreluk Sr.
Joan is preceded in death by her late husband, Pete (Lionel) Labbe; and 2 sons, Richard Hawreluk Jr., Peter Hawreluk Sr.; and her brother, Joseph C. Laychak Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, David Hawreluk; daughters in-law, Jean, Jody, Diane, and Nancy Hawreluk; 4 grandchildren, Kimberly, Robert (Kristen), Jason (Lisa), and Peter Jr.; 5 great-grandchildren, Michael, Giuliana, Benjamin, Delaney, and Abigail Hawreluk; sister in-law, Yolanda Laychak; niece, Lynda (Mike); and nephews, Joseph C. III (Wendy) and John (Tina) Laychak.
We take comfort in knowing that Joan is now at peace.
We will always carry her memory in our hearts.
There are 2 dates for services: Florida service and memorial was held on Saturday, Feb. 19.
Connecticut service and interment will be held on Thursday, June 9. Service: 10:30am at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 84 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich. Interment: following church service, at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 399 North St., Greenwich.
One of Mom’s many quotes was: “Please don’t send me flowers when I’m gone, I prefer they come before so I can see and smell them.”
In lieu of flowers, please donate to either of the following charities of your choice in Joan Labbe’s name: Ladies’ American Legion Auxiliary Unit 366, P.O. Box 05, Roseland, FL 32957. Donate at: floridalegion.org/donate/
Sebastian River Lodge No. 1767, Loyal Order of Moose, 9250 US Highway 1, Micco, FL 32976-2929. Donate at: secure3.convio.net/moose/site/Donation2?idb=0&df_id=1601&mfc_pref=T&1601.donation=form1
