Edward F. LABARGE

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Edward F. LaBarge, 69, died May 1, 2005, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, following a long illness.He was born in Bennington, Vt., on June 21, 1935, the son of Robert and Philomene (Chenaille) LaBarge.He received his education in Bennington schools.In earlier years Mr. LaBarge was employed at the Benmont Paper Mill and was a carpenter for many years. He moved with his family to Venice, Fla., in 1974, and worked for the Sarasota School System. He moved to Tallahassee, Fla., in 1986 and owned his own variety store and bait shop until he retired.Mr. LaBarge enjoyed animals, fishing and country music.Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Patricia Wilkie LaBarge of Woodstock, Ga.; four daughters, Zandra Jeffrey of Marietta, Yvonne Hogan of Jamesville, N.Y., Xalina LaBarge of Woodstock, Ga., and Wendy Harris of Powder Springs; and a son, Van LaBarge of Woodstock, Ga. He is also survived by his first wife, Louise Philllips Gardner of Bennington, Vt., and their three daughters, Holly Freeman of Shaftsbury, Vt., Shelly Wilson of Newport Center, Vt., and Tina Raffety of Venice, Fla.; and a son, Kris LaBarge of Nokomis, Fla. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; six sisters, Helen Bisson and Irene Jones, both of Bennington, Vt., Marcelline Piekos of Kissimmee, Fla., Pauline Frost of Sandgate, Vt., Philomene Pratt of Swanton, Vt., and Mary Bratcher of Pownal, Vt.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Mr. LaBarge was predeceased by his brother, Robert LaBarge, and his sister, Charmaine DeCoigne.There are no calling hours scheduled.A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church in North Bennington. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery in North Bennington. A reception will be held at St. John's Church Hall following.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, through Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.