Francis Babineau

Age: 66 MarriedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Monday, April 8, 2013, at 6:44 a.m.Place of Death: At Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, IndianaMr. Francis John Babineau was born on October 6, 1946 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to the late Herbert and Josephine (Currier) Babineau. He was raised and educated in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Following school, Francis joined the United States Navy and served his country honorably for four years.He was married to Patricia Ann VanMeter and they divorced. On July 18, 1992, he was married to Betty Jean (Baumgardner) Babineau in Lebanon, Indiana. Mrs. Babineau survives.In 1970, Francis moved to Indiana. For sixteen years, he was employed as a union ironworker. Most recently, he was the cook/chef for Kingsbury, now known as Hickory Creek at Lebanon, and Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.Francis was dedicated to his family. He enjoyed camping, fishing and handheld games.Memberships: Moose Lodge – Lebanon, Indiana Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. Richard Burdett, officiating.Visitation is planned for Thursday, April 11, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon.Interment with military rites will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Boone County, Indiana.Survivors:Wife: Mrs. Betty J. Babineau – Lebanon, IndianaTwo Sons: Francis J. Babineau, Jr. and wife, Brenda – Parker, Colorado Gregory S. Babineau – Indianapolis, IndianaTen Step Children: Debbie Small – Lebanon, Indiana Chuck Stambaugh and wife, Tammy – Lebanon, Indiana Malcolm Stambaugh and wife, Cathy – Galva, Illinois Ed Stambaugh and wife, Melanie – Frankfort, Indiana Lisa Barker and husband, Dennis – Romney, Indiana Lora Woodard and husband, Mark – Colfax, Indiana Shawn Strong – Ladoga, Indiana Jim Stambaugh and wife, Melissa – Lebanon, Indiana Paula King and husband, Andy – Lafayette, Indiana Travis Arnold – Lebanon, IndianaSister: Mrs. Donna Mahan and husband, Steve – VirginiaThree Grandchildren: Tanjha VanHoosier Addison Babineau Connor BabineauTwenty-Six Step GrandchildrenTwenty-Two Step Great GrandchildrenDeceased: In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Darrell Small and step grandson, Jimmie SmallMemorials may be made to Boone County Cancer Society, Inc. 117 West Elm Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052