Betty Jane "BJ" (Miller) LaBarge

Betty Jane “BJ” (Miller) LaBarge, 79, of Plainville passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol. She was the loving wife of the late John F. LaBarge.

Mrs. LaBarge was born August 14, 1937 in New Britain a daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Lockery) Miller and was a longtime Plainville resident. She was employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections, retiring after many years of service. After her retirement she enjoyed RVing, especially traveling from Connecticut to Florida and back.

She leaves her children John LaBarge of New York, Renee LaBarge of Plainville, Michael LaBarge of Newtown and Michele Dozier of Southington, her brother Charles Miller of Bristol, her grandchildren, Ana, Michael, Desiree, Dean II, Matthew, Joshua, and Melaney, her great grandchildren, Alex, Gavin, Mathieu, Madeline, Dean,III and Grayson. She also leaves her canine companion, Truffles. Mrs. LaBarge was predeceased by her children, Debra Pisiakowski and Jeffrey LaBarge and her sisters, Barbara and Sandra Miller, as well as her prized service dog, Peewee.

BJ’s family would like to thank the staffs of Shady Oaks Assisted Living, Vitas and Dr. Doris Altherr for all the care and comfort they provided.

Family and friends may gather at the Bailey Funeral Home 48 Broad Street in Plainville on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society 701 Russell Road Newington, CT 06111.

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