Dorothy Diana LaBranche, 88, of Waterbury, formerly of Milford, beloved wife of the late Joseph LaBranche, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017. Dorothy was born on January 21, 1929, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Arliss Gill Blake and Cecile House Blake King.

Dorothy attended schools in Milford and worked in various convalescent homes as well as St. Raphael Hospital and Milford Hospital.

Dorothy is survived by her five daughters and one son; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and three sisters. She was predeceased by her three sons and one daughter; and three brothers.

All services will be privately conducted. Contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Milford Animal Shelter, 664 E. Broadway, Milford, CT 06460.