Rensselaer- Joan M. LaBelle, age 86, passed away on Friday February 7, 2020 at Rosewood Gardens Nursing Home. Born in Albany, NY on November16, 1933 daughter of the late Matthew P. and Alice (Palmer) Hart, Joan grew up in Rensselaer, NY. She attended Rensselaer Jr. and Sr. High School, Class of 1952. She worked for Domestic Finance Corporation and The Albany Luggage Shop. Joan was a member of Melvin Roads Auxiliary. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. LaBelle. They enjoyed 64 ½ years together until his death in 2016. They enjoyed camping in their RV taking trips to Maine and South Carolina. They also enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and Saratoga. Joan is survived by her two sons, Lee J. LaBelle of Guilderland and Richard P. (Eileen) LaBelle of East Greenbush. Grandmother of Michele, Adrien, Courtney and Sean. Great grandmother of Haylee and Ayden. Step grandmother of John and the late Robbie. Sister of the late Gerald J. Hart, Sr. Aunt of Gerald J. Hart, Jr and Janis Dominelli. The family would like to thank the staff of Rosewood Gardens for the care they provided for Joan. Calling hours private at the convenience of the family. A funeral Mass will be held on February 11, 2020 at Historic St. Mary’s Church at 9:30 am. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.