Obituary of Mary Rosalie LaBombard

May 11,1939 – Highgate Center, Vermont, USA
January 23, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Mary Rosalie LaBombard passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta, on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the age of 82 years.

She is fondly remembered for her outgoing personality and constant sense of humor and was someone who found joy with what she could do every day. Born in Highgate Center, Vermont, she moved to Montreal for university and worked as a high school teacher for the Montreal Catholic school board (CECM) for 28 years. She moved to Calgary, Alberta, in January 2020 to be closer to her daughter and family. She was passionate and accomplished in her hobbies throughout her life, including photography, amateur radio (VE2CE0) and genealogy, the last of which connected her with extended family members throughout the United States. She also particularly enjoyed travelling throughout the Caribbean which she did regularly for decades and reading novels. 

She is survived by her husband of over fifty years, Joseph Thomas, as well as daughter Mary Ann, son-in-law David (Yiptong), and grandchildren, Claire and Sonia. She is also survived by her brothers, Bird LaBombard of Swanton,Vermont, Francis (Grace) of Silverdale, Washington, Eugene (Louise) of Swanton, Vermont, Paul (Judy) of Whiting, New Jersey; sister Carol Austin (Douglas) of Swanton, Vermont, brother-in-law Clement of North Carolina. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Ella (nee Barkyoumb), as well as her sisters, Theresa and Gloria; and sister-in-law Dale.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here. For those who wish, contributions in Mary’s memory can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca, or charity of your choice, in lieu of flowers. We want to acknowledge and thank the health care team at St. Marguerite Manor who provided incredible care during her last years when she battled with early dementia.  

In living memory of Mary LaBombard, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.