Claire LaBarge, 91, of Middletown, beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine LaBarge passed away peacefully on Monday October 3, 2022 at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation.

Claire was a proud graduate of St. Francis Nursing School in Hartford. She worked at St.Francis Hospital as an O.R. nurse for many years. After leaving St. Francis, she completed her medical career at Burgess Medical Laboratory as the office manager.

Claire was the devoted aunt to the Dombroski and Zimmitti children, great aunt to 19, and great-great aunt to 8. Claire cherished spending time with her family. Claire's hobbies were traveling with family, shopping for the family, and enjoying desserts, especially chocolate, with or without the family.

Claire was pre-deceased by her two sisters Theresa and Eleanor.

To the staff at Chestelm, we are truly grateful for the loving care and kindness you gave to Claire.

A funeral liturgy will be held Monday October 10th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church, Middletown. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at St. Francis on Monday from 10-10:30. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.