Gertrude Labbe

TOPSHAM – Gertrude Labbe went home to heaven on Jan. 23, 2026. She passed away peacefully at the Elm St Assisted Living in Topsham at the age of 99. Born Oct. 26, 1926, in Brunswick, to Jean the Baptiste Pelletier and Adelia Leclerc. Gertrude spent her early years in Brunswick. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1945 and married the love of her life, Claude Labbe, on May 3, 1947.

Gertrude was a devoted stay-at-home mother who also managed the family business, Labbe’s TV Service in Topsham. She will be remembered for her independence, joyful spirit, and fun-loving nature, as well as her delicious pork stuffing that became a family favorite. Gertrude enjoyed playing bingo, because she always won and played the queen of spades with her card-playing friends at her niece Ann Baker’s home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Labbe; her brothers, Alcide Pelletier, Gerard Pelletier, Raoul Pelletier, and Lionel Pelletier; her sister, partner in crime, Jeanne Bourque; and her grandson, Alex Labbe.

She is survived by her children: Michael Labbe and his partner, Luanne Crinion; Diane Lavallee husband, Peter Lavallee; David and Darlene Labbe; and Judy and Peter Labbe. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Kera Welner, Jacklyn Labbe, Joseph Labbe, Heather Estabrook, Brittany Francine, Jenna Clement, and Lindsey Lavallee along with five great-grandchildren: Payton and Braydon Welner, Brennan Clement, and Eli and Ivy Estabrook.

For the prankster she was, Mass of Celebration will be held on Feb. 2, 2026, Groundhog Day, at St. John’s Church at 10 a.m.

A private family burial will be in the spring at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit http://www.desmondfuneralhomes.com

If you would like to make a memorial donation in Gertrudes name. The family would like those to be sent to: Alex Labbe Foundation at 33 Patriot Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011or St John’s Catholic School, 39 Pleasant St. Brunswick, ME 04011