Donald James Guidry Sr.

Duson - A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald James Guidry Sr., 76, of Duson, was celebrated on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Duson.
Father Aaron Melancon, Pastor of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, served as celebrant. Interment followed in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery Duson.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 9, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. in St. Theresa Parish Life Center in Duson, with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Visitation continued on Saturday, March 10, from 8 a.m. until service time.
Mr. Guidry passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in a Lafayette health care facility.
Mr. Guidry was a longtime resident of Duson, where he was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and a graduate of LSU, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for 30 years. Mr. Guidry loved children and animals, and he was a doting grandfather to his 19 grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of over 46 years, Gayle Marie Arceneaux Guidry of Duson; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Presley of Duson, Cynthia Beverly and husband Matthew of Lafayette, and Jennifer Coles and husband, Robert of Mandeville; sons, Edward Joseph Guidry of Duson, John Paul Guidry of Duson, Michael David Guidry of Mandeville, and Matthew Steven Guidry and wife Michelle of Shreveport; a brother, Patrick Dale Guidry and wife Karen of Breaux Bridge; two sisters, Brenda Brandon and husband Tom of Crowley, and Sue Prudhomme and husband Michael of Scott; and 19 grandchildren.
Preceding Mr. Guidry in death were his parents, Joseph Adalbert Guidry and Odile Cormier Guidry Gaspard; a son, Donald J. Guidry Jr.; a brother, Lawrence Joseph Guidry Sr.; and son-in-law, Leroy John Presley.
Serving as pallbearers were Patrick Guidry, Edward Guidry, Michael Guidry, Matthew Guidry, Matthew Beverly and Robert Coles. Honorary pallbearer was John Guidry.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, 334-3141.