Raymond A. Labrie

Auburn - Raymond A. Labrie, age 78, of Auburn died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at The Hospice House in Auburn following a long illness. He was born in Auburn on November 19, 1935, the son of Omer and Veronique (Raymond) Labrie.

He was a lifelong resident of Auburn, attending its schools and later becoming employed as a tractor trailer driver for Union Camp, now known as International Paper. Following his retirement from Union Camp, he worked for R.D. Roy and Morin's Excavating, both in Auburn. In his spare time, he enjoyed his horses, sled dog racing and making trips to Amish Country in Pennsylvania; and he made many friends along the way. He is survived by his wife Judy of Auburn; three daughters, Joanne Labrie of Auburn, Louise Labrie of Auburn, and Janet Labrie of Sabattus; two granddaughters, Reanna Labrie of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Leah Punch of Auburn; one brother, Robert Labrie and his wife Therese; and three sisters, Therese Deschenes of Auburn, Irene Delorme of Auburn, and Florence and her husband Bertrand Raymond of Auburn; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. You are invited to share your condolences with the Labrie family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Friends may visit Thursday, Jan. 2 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Fortin's Funeral Home, 217 Turner Street, Auburn. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, on Friday, Jan. 3 at 11 AM. Committal to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, Maine 04210. Their care, comfort and support over the last several months has been invaluable in helping Ray and his family with his final journey. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545