PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mary-Lynn E. LaBonte, 79, of 45 Albro Street, Pittsfield, passed away August 14, 2018.



Born March 24, 1939, in Sanford, Dade County, Florida, to Alexander and Patricia Hope Shafer Ethier, she was a 1957 graduate of Dalton High School. Mary-Lynn worked for many years in child care services at Berkshire Nautilus Fitness Center.



She is a devoted member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.



She was predeceased by her husband, Donald A. LaBonte, on February 7, 2000.



She leaves behind her son, William D. LaBonte of Pittsfield; her brother Gerald and sister in-law, Lillia,n of Westfield; her sister-in-law Irene Shea of Pittsfield; and many nieces and nephews.



Besides her parents and husband, she is predeceased by three brothers, George, John and Alex Ethier.



Funeral notice: Services will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 470 East New Lenox Road, Pittsfield, Mass. Calling hours will precede the service at the church from 10 to 11 a.m.



Burial will follow immediately after with graveside services in Pittsfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to further the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.