BRADLEY – Francis “Pat” LaBree Jr. died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Milford, the son of Francis A. and Eleanor (O’Leary) LaBree. He was a graduate of Old Town High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War, during which he was awarded several medals for bravery. Pat, as he was known by many, worked at the paper mill in Old Town before embarking on a career training and campaigning hunting dogs in field trials. Pat trained dogs for people all over Maine and the rest of the country in the summer, traveling in the fall and winter with his competition field trail dogs. He won field trials with his dogs, including many championships from Canada to Florida. He was predeceased by his first wife, Linda Cust. Pat is survived by his father, Francis LaBree Sr.; his wife, Joan; daughter, Jessica Aldrich of Argyle; son, Shawn LaBree of Old Town; granddaughter, Myranda LaBree of Alton; cousins, Brenda Tucker and her husband of Milford and Georgianna Ellis of Bangor; several aunts, uncles and cousins. In memory of Pat, an open house hosted by his wife, Joan and cousin, Georgianna Ellis, will be held 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at Pat’s home, 139 Bullen St., Milford. All family and friends are welcome. Arrangements by Memorial Alternatives, 205 Center St., Bangor.