GOUVERNEUR -- George W. LaBow, age 70, of Gouverneur, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Gouverneur Hospital.
There will be calling hours for George on Monday, June 10, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur with his funeral service immediately following at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Ben Lalka officiating.
Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
George was born on February 3, 1954, in Gouverneur, NY to Hilton R. LaBow and Anita (Papineau) Hayes.
He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1972.
George worked for St. Joe Mineral for 15 years before becoming a Tele Data Technician for IBEW local 910 Union out of Watertown.
A marriage to Betty Young ended in divorce.
George married Connie McBroom on February 14, 2001.
George was an avid Yankee and Giant’s fan. He loved music, watching sports, hunting, fishing, watching his grandchildren play and he loved his dogs.
Surviving is his wife, Connie; his father, Hilton; his children, Shawn and Sandra LaBow, April and Larry Marcellus, Julieanne LaBow, Matthew Reynolds, Chad Reynolds and Ashley and Gary Barr; a brother, Joe and Barbara LaBow; sister, Linda and Eric Wagner; step sister, Linda Fraser Siebel; sister-in-law, Sue LaBow; 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren with one on the way and several nieces and nephews.
George is predeceased by his mother, Anita; a daughter, Jeri Lynn Love; a granddaughter, Courtney Sue Barr; a brother, Richard LaBow and a step sister, Aretta (Fraser) Freed.