Joseph Paul LABELLE

FAIRFIELD -- Joseph Paul Labelle Jr. passed away Friday, July 8, 2005, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Unit in Waterville.He was born April 15, 1963, the son of Joseph and Louise (Heath) Labelle.Joseph was educated in the Fairfield school system.Joe's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He was a very special uncle to his nieces and nephew.He also enjoyed watching his favorite sports on television. The Boston Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys, and wrestling were his passion. He never missed a Red Sox game and was extremely happy that they won last year's World Series.Joe was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Bernice Roderick, and his maternal grandparents, James and Mabel Heath.He is survived by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Louise Labelle of Fairfield; his children, Brian James Steward and Jamie Lynn and Jessica Marie Labelle; his sister, Brenda Lee McDaniel and her husband, Raymond of Oakland; his aunts and uncles, James Heath Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Oakland and Richard Doyon and his wife, Gracie, of Oakland; a very special aunt, Linda Goodrich, and her husband, William, of Oakland; special cousins, Randy Goodrich and his wife, Lisa, of Sidney and Wayne Goodrich of Oakland; and a very special cousin, Donna Marie Hallowell, of Oakland who was steadfast by Joe's bedside until he passed. Thank you to the folks at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Unit dialysis staff. Your care for Joe was much appreciated. Also, a very special thank you to Mike and the rest of the crew of Fairfield Rescue.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Riverside Assembly Church, 32 Water St., Fairfield, with a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Alton McClamma officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help defray funeral expenses to Joseph Paul Labelle Fund, c/o Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, ME 04937.Condolences may be expressed at http://www.lawrybrothers .com.Arrangements are with Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield. (800) 660-2111.