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Joyce Marie Bonin was born on January 2, 1929, in Thibodaux, Louisiana. She passed away on January 5, 2024, in Lone Tree, Colorado. An intimate memorial service for family members is planned for a later date.

Joyce was the wife of the late Louis Hill Bonin, Jr., the daughter of the late Robert Lee Doucet and Myrtle Lauve Doucet, and the sister of the late Evelyn Doucet and Patricia Doucet Broussard, all of Lafayette, LA. She is also predeceased by her granddaughter, Meredith Boehm, of New Orleans, LA. Joyce is survived by her three children, her daughter, Ann Elizabeth Bonin Kiefer of New Orleans, LA, and her two sons, Marc Louis Bonin of Charleston, SC, and Paul Edward Bonin (Ann Laughrin), of Lone Tree, CO; and four grandchildren, Margot Messina, of New Orleans, LA, and Hill Bonin (Anna), Hayes Bonin, and Ellis Bonin, all of Lone Tree, CO; and her sister, Joan Chatelaine (Ronnie), of Baton Rouge, LA.

Joyce grew up in Lafayette, LA. She graduated from Mount Carmel Academy in 1947, and matriculated to the University of Southwest Louisiana. She met Hill on a blind double date with his brother, who was attending USL at the time. A year later, on December 26, 1948, Joyce and Hill married and moved to New Orleans. They started their family in 1951, and had their three children there.

Joyce's life adventure followed the path of Hill's executive career, and throughout, her life flourished as the rhyme to his reason. Joyce artfully managed the many facets of her life, as a wife, mother, daughter and sister, friend and colleague, with her special grace and charm. She had a ready smile and a loaded laugh with gusto. She was smart and curious, enthusiastic to engage, had impeccable style, a lively sense of fun and a zest for life. From volunteering with Vista in Pittsburgh; to immersion in the arts and culture living in Japan; to leadership and volunteerism in the nascent democracy in Korea; from art studies at Chatham College in Pittsburgh, to serving as a docent at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; to the leadership and Presidency of The Hospitality and Information Service of Meridian House, Washington, DC, a diplomatic service for foreign families sponsored by the US State Department. Upon her return to Lafayette in 1982, Joyce established herself as a successful real estate agent; she was a founding member of the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana, serving as a board member and President; and a board member of the Hilliard Museum of Art, Lafayette, LA. She was devoted in her Catholic faith, a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and a member of the Theresians.

Joyce's adventure was compelling and fulfilling, often remembered by thoughtful gestures of kindness and giving along the way, always extended with a generous heart and optimistic spirit. Her life was lived well, and ultimately savored with a nice dinner and a fine wine, preferably a pinot noir. Joyce was much beloved and she will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Alzheimer's Association in Joyce Bonin's name.

(Published in The Baton Rouge Advocate on March 5-9, 2024)

Joyce married Louis Hill Bonin, Jr. 26 Dec 1948, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, USA. Louis was born 22 Dec 1927, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Oct 1999, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 31 Oct 1999, St. John Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. A.E. Bonin
2. M.L. Bonin
3. P.E. Bonin

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Funeral services will be held at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Robert Lee Doucet, 78, who died Thursday at 10 a.m. at Lafayette General Hospital.

Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Doucet was a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, the son of the late Martial Doucet and the former Clemence LeBlanc. He retired in 1970 after working 46 years as a division agent for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, American Association of Retired Persons, and past member of the Lafayette Rotary Club.

Survivors include his wife, the former Myrtle Lauve of Lafayette; four daughters, Mrs. Louis H. (Joyce) Bonin Jr., Evelyn Ann Doucet, Mrs. Louis H. (Patricia) Broussard, all of Lafayette and Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Chatelain of Baton Rouge; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home by the Holy Family Rosary Corp.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed until 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to service time Saturday and that donations in his memory be made to their favorite charity.

Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in the Lafayette Advertiser on December 9, 1983)

Robert married Myrtle Josephine Lauve May 1926, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. Myrtle was born 21 Feb 1907, Jeanerette, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 7 Mar 2000, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 10 Mar 2000, St. John Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2000, at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist for Myrtle Jo Lauve Doucet, 93, of Lafayette, who died at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at her residence.

The Rev. Keith DeRouen, pastor, will be the celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the services. Melody Thibodeaux, will sing several musical selections, accompanied by Tom Niel, organist.

Interment take place in St. John Cemetery.

Myrtle, daughter of the late Paul Samuel Lauve and the former Juliette Routier, was a native of Jeanerette and had been a resident of Lafayette for most of her life. She was a volunteer at the Neuman Center at USL when Monsignor Sigur was pastor. She was a graduate of Sisters of Divine Providence High School in Alexandria.

Mrs. Doucet was a docent at St. John's Cathedral and was a member of the Bible class and rosary groups of St. John's.

Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. L. Hill (Joyce) Bonin Jr., Evelyn A. Doucet, and Mrs L. Hector (Patricia Lee) Broussard, all of Lafayette, and Mrs. J. Ronald (Joan E.) Chatelain of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Ann Kiefer, Mac and Paul Bonin, Robert, Ronald, and David Broussard, and Renee, Michael Jude and Charles Chatelain; six great-granddaughters; five great-grandsons; and three sisters, Mrs. Etienne (Lillian) LeBlanc of Port Arthur, Texas, Mrs. C.G. (May) Gauthreaux of Houston and Mrs. Ray (Alice) Pharo of Richmond, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Doucet; her parents; one sister, Mrs. Harold (Juliette) Goodwin; and two brothers, Leonard Lauve and Curley Routier Lauve.

Pallbearers will be Michael Chatelain, Jude Chatelain, Charles Chatelain, Robert Broussard, Ronald Broussard and David Broussard.

The family requests that donations in Mrs. Doucet's memory be made to the Lafayette Public Library.

A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home by the Rev. DeRouen.

Visiting hours will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until service time.

Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, are funeral directors in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on March 9, 2000)

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Death of M. J. Doucet Occurs At Home Here

Martial J. Doucet, well-known Lafayette railroad man, died Wednesday night at the Southern Pacific Hospital at Houston, Texas where he had been under treatment for several months.

Mr. Doucet, who was 50 years, seven months and 21 days of age, was employed with the Southern Pacific since 1900 and was car foreman here. He was a member of the Knights Templar, Order of the Eastern Star, and Hope Lodge of Masons.

Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church here Friday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock followed by interment in the Protestant cemetery.

Mr. Doucet is survived by his widow, nee Clemence LeBlanc; two children, Annie Mae and Robert L. Doucet; two brothers, Pierre and Paul Doucet; four sisters, Mrs. Andre Mouton, Mrs. Lucien Bonin, Mrs. Abel Durand and Mrs. Stephen Guchereau; and two grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are in charge of Rene Delhomee and Son.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on August 25, 1932)

Martial married Clemence LeBlanc 12 May 1903, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clemence (daughter of Clet LeBlanc, Jr. and Marguerite Azena Vincent) was born 21 Feb 1882, Broussard, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Mar 1968, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 30 Mar 1968, Masonic Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services will be held at a 10:30 a.m. Mass tomorrow at St. John Cathedral for Mrs. Martial (Jim) Doucet, 85, the former Clemence LeBlanc, who died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Friday at 4:30 a.m. after a brief illness. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery.

A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mrs. Doucet was a native of Broussard and had resided in Lafayette for 68 years. Her home was at 610 Garfield Street. She was the daughter of the late Azena Vincent and Clet LeBlanc.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W.W. Prudhomme of Lafayette; one sons, R.L. (Bob) Doucet of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Tanner and Mrs. Pierre S. Landry, both of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

(Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on March 29, 1968)

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Mr. Clet LeBlanc, Jr., aged 46 years, died at his home in Lafayette last Wednesday night after a long illness. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Broussard the following day.

Mr. LeBlanc was a resident of the fourth ward up to a few months ago when he moved to Lafayette with his family. He was an honest man, a good friend and a father and husband who was devoted to his family. In his death the community loses a worthy citizen who was always ready to do his share for the honor and credit of his country. Though it was perhaps in the humbler walks of life his influence was always exerted for the good and against the bad.

(Published in the Lafayette Gazette on October 27, 1900)

Clet married Marguerite Azena Vincent 4 Jun 1874, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA. Marguerite (daughter of Pierre Onezime Vincent and Marguerite Eurasie Bertrand) was born 4 Mar 1855, Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Dec 1927, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Dec 1927, Sacred Heart Cemetery and Mausoleum - Broussard, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Clet LeBlanc, a life long resient of Lafayette parish, died suddenly Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Doucet at Lafayette. Mrs. LeBlanc at the time of her death was 72 years of age. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Catholic church at Broussard, burial being in the Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving Mrs. LeBlanc are four daughters, Mrs. M. Doucet, Mrs. P. Landry, Mrs. L. Daigle of Lafayette, and Mrs. J.W. Tanner of New Orleans, four sons, Homer P. of Shreveport, Albert of Port Arthur, Frank P. of San Antonio, Texas and Clebert J. of Rayne.

(Published in the Rayne Tribune on 24 Dec 1927)

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Mrs. Clet LeBlanc died Friday night at 9:30, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Martial Doucet, 610 Garfield St., at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Mrs. LeBlanc is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Pierre Landry, Mrs. Martial Doucet and Mrs. Frank Daigle, all of this city, and Mrs. J. W. Tanner, of New Orleans; four sons, Clebert LeBlanc, Jr., of Rayne, La., Homer P. LeBlanc, of Shreveport, Albert LeBlanc, Port Arthur, Texas, and Frank P. LeBlanc, San Antonio, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard at 10:30 Sunday morning, followed by interment in the Catholic Cemetery there.

The funeral arrangements are in charge of Rene Delhomme.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on December 17, 1927)