Linda Ann LaBastie

Linda Ann LaBastie, 78, of Mendon, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at UMass Memorial University Hospital in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of Daniel P. LaBastie, Sr.

Born in Milford, Linda was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Corena (Paille) Lapierre. She was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon.

Prior to her retirement, Linda was employed at King Ford in Milford and most recently as a secretary at Milford Regional Medical Center. Linda was a member of the Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Upton MA Women’s Club and the sodality ministry. 

Linda enjoyed her grandchildren immensely, spending many hours crafting, baking, reading and gardening with them.  She was happiest when they were all together.  Her faith was very important to her which was displayed in her kindness and constant giving to those in need around her. (The Motivational Gift of Helps).

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Daniel LaBastie, Jr. and his wife Kelli of Mendon MA, Curt LaBastie and his wife Vonda of Mendon MA, Michaelle Phillips and her partner Lauren of Uxbridge MA, and Tara Burgess and her husband Eric of Greenfield, NH. She was a devoted grandmother to Danielle, Austin and his wife Michelle, Shay, Aaron, Anna, Alicia and her husband Gabe, Marybeth and her fiance' Abner, Colin, and Taylor. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Linda was predeceased by her beloved granddaughter, Courtney Phillips, and well as her siblings, Francis Lapierre, Roger Lapierre, Florence Pope, Gerald Lapierre, Joseph Lapierre Jr., RoseMarie Horton, and Everett Lapierre.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 17, at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 151 Mendon Street, Upton. Burial in Swan Dale Cemetery, Mendon, will be held privately with her family.

Linda’s family will greet relatives and friends in the narthex of the church from 9:45 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. prior to the Funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to www.helpcoko.org