Barbara J. Laventure

SCHENECTADY – Barbara J. LaVenture, 71, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Hudson. She grew up in Guilderland Center before moving to Schenectady where she resided for over fifty years. Barbara graduated from Guilderland High School and Albany Jr. College and obtained a Licensed Practical Nurse degree. She worked as a home care nurse for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald A. LaVenture. Barbara is the mother of Antoinette (Tim) Adamczak, Michelle Durling, Lisa LaVenture, David (Kimber-lee) LaVenture, Robert (Angela) LaVenture and Christopher (Kozeta) LaVenture. She is the sister of Marilyn (Norman) Miller. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Tyler, Ryan, Ashley, Andrew, Brandon, Logan and Rhiannon as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at11:30 a.m. at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, Guilderland. A calling hour will precede the Mass from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery on Jolly Road, Glenmont. Memorial contributions may be made to Ellis Medicine, 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 or Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 297 North Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 in memory of Barbara J. LaVenture.