Norman James LABONTE

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - Norman James LaBonte, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, died November 28, 2005. He was born on August 2, 1958, in Calumet, the son of Norman Roy and Alice (Garon) LaBonte. He was a resident of the Mt. Pleasant area most of his life. He worked as an electronics technician service engineer for Varian Oncology Systems. Norman made anatomical gifts to help other people after his death. Norman loved motorcycling and music (especially guitar playing).He had a gifted wit and sense of humor. He is survived by his parents, Norman LaBonte of Apache Junction, Ariz., Alice LaBonte of Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; two brothers, Gregory LaBonte of Calumet and Joel (Shari) LaBonte of Shepherd, Mich. and a niece, Heather LaBonte.He was preceded in death by his grandparents.Memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2005, at St. Mary's University Parish with Fr. Jeff Donner officiating. Friends may gather with the family prior to the service from 9 to 11 a.m.Memorial contributions are suggested to the needs of the family.Please see www.helmsfuneralhome.com for an on-line obituary and leave a message for the family. "Serving the Family for Generations."