Richard “Wayne” Labillois

LaBillois, Richard “Wayne” of Abington, formerly of Dorchester, died at home surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2019.

Born in Worcester and raised in Dorchester, Wayne is a 1972 graduate of Dorchester High School, where he served as Class President.  Wayne entered the US Air Force directly out of high school and served as Military Police during Vietnam, before re-enlisting in the US Army.  Honorably discharged in 1978, Wayne began working for the US Department of Health and Human Services.  He retired in 2009 and his life then centered directly around his grandsons and immediate and extended family.  Many of his vacations were spent visiting relatives in Canada and Florida and visiting Foxwoods Casino with friends.  He enjoyed bowling, playing poker, and volunteered his time in support of both DCI and WGI.  Wayne will be remembered for his sense of humor, honesty, and mostly his work ethic.  He took great pride in being able to educate his family through his various jobs.

Beloved husband of Patricia A. “Trisha” LaBillois of Abington.  Loving father of James M. “Jamie” LaBillois and Sheila M. Croscup and her husband Scott; all of Abington.  Cherished “Papa” to Aidan and Jeffrey LaBillois of Abington.  Loving brother of Murray Copage of Nova Scotia, John LaBillois of New Brunswick, Cleo LaBillois of CA, Lenice Andrade of FL, Marco Rivera of FL, Tracey Rivera of FL, Scott Rivera of FL, Lauren Rivera of FL, and the late Joseph LaBillois.  Brother-in-law of Joseph Nee of NH, Rita Millette of Quincy, and the late Helen and Leo Nee.  Also survived by many foster brothers & sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital).  Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Abington at 10:30 AM.  Cremation will follow.  Interment at Bourne National Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.