It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Brenda A. Labrie, 62, on Tuesday, March 19th, of Litchfield, N.H. She passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center in the ICU, surrounded by her family, and loved ones.
Brenda was born on September 15th, 1961, in Nashua, to Leo F. Mondoux and Evelyn M. Mondoux (Wilkins), both deceased. She was the youngest of three siblings, sister to Leo R. Mondoux (deceased), and Michael J. Mondoux of Hudson, N.H.
She grew up in the Nashua area and was a graduate of Nashua High and Class of 1979. Brenda continued her educational journey at Plymouth State College and completed her bachelor’s degree in business management at New Hampshire College in 1984. She went on to pursue a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University and graduated in 2012.
Brenda began her professional career in Human Resources at Nashua Trust Company in 1982, which eventually became First NH Bank. She started a successful career with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in 1996. Brenda has worked at SNHU for the last 28 years, holding several different positions in the Human Resources Department. Her most recent position as the Associate Vice President of Benefits. Brenda’s dedication, hard work and integrity helped build many of the programs and benefits in place at the organization today. She was committed to her work and cared deeply for all of those she worked closely with over the years.
She will always be remembered for her kind and compassionate spirit. Brenda was devoted to her family and friends and always placed others’ needs above her own. Her smile was infectious and will be forever missed. One of her favorite activities was Saturday morning shopping with her best friend and sister in-law, Cheryl Labrie. She enjoyed spending many years at Lake Winnipesaukee in her lake house with family and friends. Boating, sunsets, and lake-life filled her days with joy and adventure. Many of which were spent with her loving partner, Joseph A. Iwanicki, who left her with countless lasting memories. One of her many hobbies that held a special place in her heart was her neighborhood book club where she made some of her closest friends over the past 25 years.
Brenda spread color and joy everywhere she went, and her absence will be felt by many. She was a loving mother, wife and partner, daughter, sister, and friend. Brenda poured boundless love into raising her children and grandchildren, and instilled in them the values of kindness, empathy, and perseverance. She is survived by her three children, Chad M. Labrie, Brett R. Labrie, and Drew T. Labrie. Her older brother, Michael Mondoux, daughter in-law Lauren M. Labrie, and her three grandchildren, Connor, Landon, and Hunter Labrie. Also, many relatives, nieces and nephews, close friends, and colleagues. Her death is proceeded by her late husband, Richard P. Labrie, oldest brother Leo R. Mondoux, and her parents Leo F. Mondoux and Evelyn M. Mondoux (Wilkins).
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, March 26th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday morning, March 27th at 10 a.m. Entombment will take place in the Mausoleum of Mount Calvary Cemetery in Manchester. Family and friends are invited to attend all services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060.To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
