Melvyn Baudoin

Melvyn Paul Baudoin, 77, a native of Mathews and a resident of Raceland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at St. Mary Nativity Church, 3500 LA-1, Raceland, followed by a memorial Mass at 11a.m. at the church.He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Martha "Marty" Ayo; son, Dominic J. Baudoin and wife, Trish; daughters, Angela B. Moreaux and husband, Brett, Susie B. Rogers, and Deborah A. Baudoin and partner, Katherine; step-daughters, Heidi Bergeron and husband, Allen, Marti Wills and husband, Kevin; step-son, James Banos; brothers, Teddy Baudoin and wife, Mary Teresa, Kearnie Baudoin and wife, Diette; half-brother, Conrad Baudoin and wife, Claribel; half-sister, Miriam B. Hartman and husband, Bud; grandchildren, Paxton Moreaux, Cameron Moreaux, Jordan Moreaux, Molly Rogers, Emma Rogers, Sean Baudoin, and Madeline Baudoin; step-grandchildren; Craig Bergeron, Brady Bergeron, Drake Richter, Trevor Richter, and Hollyn Wills; numerous nieces, nephews; three step-great- grandsons.He was preceded in death by his parents, Elrena Foret and Merille F. Baudoin; half-brother, Francis Baudoin; half-sisters, Noella B. Melancon, Gertrude B. Sampey, Emma B. Zeringue, Ella Mae B. Bernard and Emilie B. Chauvin.He was a long-time businessman in the city of Thibodaux and Lafourche Parish. He was involved in office supplies, weekly newspapers, job printing, art materials and picture framing. He was a part-time jazz trombonist and vocalist, bilingual plantation tour guide, storyteller, song writer, and fluent in French. He was a member of various civic and cultural organizations in Thibodaux and Lafourche Parish. He was past-president and executive assistant of Thibodaux Playhouse, Inc., past-president of Thibodaux Music Club, and the Raceland Lions Club.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Thibodaux Music Club, P.O. Box 1854, Thibodaux, LA 70302; Codofil for Educational Programs, 735 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70502; E.D. White Academic Enhancement Program, 555 Cardinal Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301.Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houmatoday/obituary.aspx?n=melvyn-paul-baudoin&pid=176244962&fhid=14168#sthash.7JrvnaCU.dpuf