Hervey LABBE

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- Hervey Labbe, 87, of Zephyrhills, a former longtime resident of Westford and a World War II veteran, died yesterday, Aug. 4, in Zephyrhills. He was the husband of the Ruth (Mitchell) Labbe, who died Dec. 10, 1996. He was born in Lowell on Jan. 23, 1918, a son of the late Albert and Emelia (Nolette) Labbe. He made his home in Westford for many years before his move to Zephyrhills.He served in the Army during World War II, and was honorably discharged. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Labbe was a foreman in the selection room at Cobb's, in Littleton, for 47 years.He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Ronald Davis of Zephyrhills; a brother, Alberick Labbe of Dracut; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter.He was also father of William Labbe, who died in 2000, and Nancy Stroh, who died in 1966. Published in the Lowell Sun on 8/5/2005.