Joan Beth Labombarde, a native and lifelong resident of Nashua, NH, died unexpectedly at her home, Sunday, June 28, 2015.
She was born in Nashua on September 24, 1959, a daughter of the late Philip deGaspe Labombarde and Frances Ann (Merritt) Labombarde. Joan was educated in Nashua schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1977.
Joan loved horses and dogs, and for a number of years operated a dog grooming business, Joa’s Place in Amherst and Nashua. She was an excellent cook and talented baker. Joan also worked for many years in the bakery at Hannaford’s.
Joan is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Irene Labombarde of Bedford; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Michael Castonguay of Pompano Beach, Florida; five nieces and nephews, Matthew Castonguay, his wife Deb, and their sons Cameron and Zachary of Nashua, Amber Castonguay Martin and her husband Jonathan Martin of Boynton Beach, Florida, Katherine Labombarde of Alexandria, Virginia, Jocelyn Labombarde of Memphis, Tennessee and Lance Corporal Evan Labombarde, USMC of Monterey, California; and an aunt, Joan (Merritt) Ireland of Naples, Florida.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday evening, July 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Louis Cemetery. Everyone is invited to gather at the church. The family has requested that flowers are welcome or donations may be made in her memory to St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua. NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
