Stella M LeBarron

April 27, 1944 - December 2, 2017

Stella M. LeBarron 73, of Colonie, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness with her loving family by her side. She was born April 27, 1944 in Poland to the late Stanislaw and Josefa (Bakalarz) Zurek. Stella immigrated to the United States after the war at the age of seven (7) from Germany, where she traveled through Ellis Island upon residing in Albany. Stella is a graduate of Vincentian Institute in 1962 and retired in 2006 from the Albany County Clerks Office. Stella was an avid quilter and was a member of the Delmar Quilting Guild and her special quilt groups on Wednesday and Friday with her very dear quilting friends. Stella won Best in Show for the quilt, Queen and Her Court from Q.U.I.L.T. Inc., Delmar, NY this past spring. Stella loved traveling to quilt shops and shows with her friends. In addition, Stella loved exploring the world with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her generosity, compassion, and zest for life. Stella was a beautiful soul who would do anything for the people dear to her. In Stella’s younger years, she was heavily involved in Girl Scouts, Shaker Road PTA, and was a Religious Education teacher at the former St. Francis de Sales Church when Christie was younger prior to working outside of the home. Additionally, she was involved in the political arena campaigning within the Albany County area. She was a former member of the Albany Democratic Committee. Stella is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Calvin Gerald LeBarron and their daughter Christie LeBarron, of Colonie. In addition she is survived by her two brothers William (Sheila) Zurek of East Greenbush and Joseph Zurek of Castleton on the Hudson along with several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Penny Zurek. The family would like to thank the staff at Albany Medical Center Unit B3, NYOH and the Eddy VNA for all the care and concern they gave towards Stella. The LeBarron family would like to extend a special thank you to Gloria LeBarron for all of her help during this difficult time. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 6, 1:00 pm at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211. A time of visitation will be held from 12 to 1. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to your favorite cause.