Isabelle W. LeBel passed away at her home in Virginia City Highlands, Nevada on Saturday, February 24, 2013. Isabelle was born in Somersworth, New Hampshire to Emma and Wilfred Willett. She married R.V. (Val) LeBel in 1939, and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in September 2009. Val predeceased Isabelle in October 2009. Isabelle is survived by her two loving daughters, Suzanne Griffin and Valerie LeBel-Flatley; son-in-law, Martin Flatley; grandchildren, Paul Newman, Jeff Newman and Michele Wilson; seven great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren; nephews, Fred Willett, Richard Willett and Paul Normandeau; niece, Irene LeBlanc; as well as many caring family members and friends.
Isabelle was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who before marriage attended business and nursing schools. She enjoyed bridge, golf, cooking and traveling and was active in her church communities.
Rest in peace dear mother, wife, grandmother and friend. We love you and will miss you terribly.
A funeral mass will be held in the North Chapel at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Marys in the Mountains, P.O. Box 510, Virginia City, NV 89440, designated for the restoration fund.