Rye New Hampshire Artist and Writer, Rose (Cushing) Labrie (1916-1986)

Born Rose Cushing on 31 Aug 1916 in Boston MA…

she died June 1986.  From the 1970s to 2000s she wrote and illustrated children’s books including “Randy the Rooster,” “King, The Leprechaun Pony,” “Dancer’s Image.”  In addition she illustrated the books “Sentinel of the Sea” (Nubble Light) and “The Story of Pemaquid Light.”

In addition she was a painter in contemporary primitive style, and an illustrator and muralist.  She studied art at the University of New Hampshire, and at the University of Wisconsin.

Her illustrations can be found in “Yankee” magazine, and “Nathional Antiques Review.” She was a member of the Copley Society in Boston and the Armed Forces Writers League. Exhibitions venues included the Copley Society, and galleries in Portsmouth and Boston.

She was probably the daughter of James and Christine Cushing of Mansfield MA and Windsor Vermont, found in the 1920 and 1930 U.S. Census records [below.]. She had an older brother Constantine Cushing who resided in Rochester New Hampshire, and had twin sons, Constantin and Arthur R.

She married J. Alfred A. Labrie, who was born 10 May 1915 in Suncook NH, and survived her, dying 5 Feb 2001 at his home in Rye, New Hampshire.  They had celebrated 51 years of marriage.  According to his obituary, by profession, he was a master electrician. During World War II, he was employed in the electrical department at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was instrumental in the submarine-building process. [see obituary later]

They had three children, James A. Labrie, of Rye, Christy Anne Labrie, also of Rye, and Raymond W. Labrie, of East Wakefield.

Janice

-Additional Links-

-Rose Labrie papers-

-Obituary of J. Alfred A. Labrie-

Books (this is not a complete list)
-Randy the Rooster
-King, the leprechaun pony: Based on the true story of the Pony that became a fairytale (January 1979)
-Dancer’s Image (Traces the life and career of the race horse who overcame weak ankles to win the 94th Kentucky Derby, only to be disqualified because of painkilling medication in his system).
- Sentinel of the Sea…Nubble Light
- The Story of Pemaquid Light: A History of Pemaquid Light Installation. (Hampton, NH: Hampton Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1961).

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1920 United States Federal Census > Massachusetts > Bristol > Mansfield > District 107 [Wood Ave]
Cushing, James Head M W 27 married imm 1911 alien Ire Ire Ire  Lather Tap & Die Co. [b abt 1893 in Ire]
Christina wife F W 32 married imm 1911 Nova Scotia-Irish NS NS [b abt 1888]
Constantine son M W 4-8/12 single MA Ire NS [b abt 1915]
G. Rosa dau F W 3-8/12 single MA
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U.S. Census > 1930 United States Federal Census > Vermont > Windsor > Other Townships > District 10
Cushing, James Head M W 40 married at age 25 Irish Free State Ire Ire railroad machinist immigrated 1911 naturalized
Cushing, Christine wife F W 38 married at age 23 Nova Scotia NS NS [so married about 1915
Cushing, Constantine J. son M W 15 single MA Ire NS [b 3 May 1915-d. 3 Dec 2001] res Rochester Strafford Co NH, son Arthur R., b. 29 June 1953, and son Contantin J. b. 29 June 1953
Cushing, Rose M. dau F W 13 single MA Ire NS
Somes, Rose M. cousin F W 9 single MA NH NS
Somes, Frasia cousin F W 3 single NH NH NS
Peck, Albert, Boarder M W 52 single VT VT VT
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Directories & Member Lists > New Hampshire City Directories > Rochester > 1948 > C
Cushing, Constantine J. emp GMfgCo h inq do
Cushing, Gordon G. (Marion) emp B&MRR r30 Portland