It is with deep sadness and love that the family of Mark Denis LaBrie, of Westport, Massachusetts, announces his passing on May 30, 2026, at the age of 73. Mark was born on April 18, 1953, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Omer Denis LaBrie and Marion Balthazar LaBrie. He lived a life defined by generosity, hard work, faith, family, and quiet strength.
Mark married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen “Kathy” Sullivan LaBrie, and together they built a life centered around family, loyalty, and care. Mark had a playful spirit, a magnetic personality, and an easy likability that drew people to him. One of the greatest gifts Mark gave to those around him was the way he made people feel truly loved. The words he said most often were simple but powerful: “I love you.” Whether in person or at the end of a phone call — even if it was the third call of the day — those words were always there.
Mark gave without expecting anything in return. He loved without judgment, forgave easily, and found genuine joy in seeing others succeed. He was a dream maker, a cheerleader, a confidant, and a source of endless hugs that felt like a blanket of warmth. He put others before himself and lived with a selflessness that will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Mark lived as a steward — of his family, his work, his friendships, and the people entrusted to him. He believed that what you build in life is not only for yourself, but for those who come after you. He took responsibility seriously, cared deeply for the people around him, and tried to leave things better than he found them.
Professionally, Mark spent more than 45 years in the international moving and relocation industry, beginning as a helper and rising through hard work, determination, and care to become a respected executive, entrepreneur, and business owner. He served as Managing Director with Paramount Transportation Systems, one of the world’s leading international household goods relocation firms, and later started and owned Patriot Relocation Services, a company that became one of his great pride and joys. He cared deeply for his employees and believed in doing things the right way.
Outside of work, Mark was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with family and close friends deer hunting and fishing. He especially cherished his time on Anticosti Island, where he shared countless memories with many friends and family members over the years. He also loved taking his grandchildren fishing and was proud of his golden trout catches, memories that reflected both his love of the outdoors and the joy he found in sharing it with the people he loved.
Mark also took great pride in building and creating with his hands. He appreciated the craftsmanship of a project done well and was especially proud of the family’s first home on Marion Road in Middleboro, which he built himself. It was more than a house; it reflected his work ethic, determination, and pride in building a life for his family.
No matter how hard things became, even when Mark did not see a clear path forward himself, he always had a way of giving others the confidence they needed to carry on and stand tall. He lived that example himself and, in doing so, became an example for others.
Mark leaves behind a legacy of leading with love — a legacy that will be remembered, carried forward, and passed down by his family for generations.
Mark was predeceased by his parents, Omer and Marion LaBrie.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen “Kathy” Sullivan LaBrie; his daughter, Kara LaBrie Fitch, and her husband, Brian, of Middleboro, Massachusetts, and their children, Riley, Brodie, Logan, and Nora; his son, Colin LaBrie, and his wife, Michaela, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and their children, Cormac, Reed, and Laina; his brother, Wayne LaBrie, and his wife, Naomi; his sister, Sandy LaBrie Jane, and her husband, Rod; his brother, Kevin LaBrie, and his wife, Kristen; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, employees, and all those whose lives he touched.
Mark will be remembered most for the love he gave so freely, the pride he took in his family, the people he helped, the hugs he gave, the confidence he instilled, and the simple words that defined him best:
“I love you.”
A funeral Mass will be held June 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist, Westport, Massachusetts, an open celebration of life will be held immediately following from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the home of Colin and Michaela LaBrie in Mattapoisett. Family and friends may contact the family for details.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to the Friends of Jack Foundation, which supports children and families across the SouthCoast through programs focused on pediatric health, comfort, and well-being, at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/3znbDA?vid=1kbgxn.
Donations may also be made to Wankinquoah Junior Associates, 112 Pine Street, Middleboro, MA 02346, for the Tihonet Annual Fishing Derby, in memory of Mark LaBrie.
