Ivy Pierre

Ivy Paul Pierre, 83, a native and longtime resident of Dulac, entered into eternal rest while in the loving care of his family at his home on Monday, October 31, 2011. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Friday, November 4, 2011 from 8:00 AM until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. with interment at Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his, Wife of 64 years, Lillian Naquin Pierre; 5 Sons, Paul Junius Pierre and wife Hazel, Joseph Ernest Pierre and wife Caroline, Anthony Ivy Pierre and wife Linda, Raymond Curtis Pierre and wife Linda and Michael Dwayne Pierre; 1 Daughter, Carol Pierre Parfait and husband Lenwood, Sr "Neg", and also Gertie Tupper and husband Jimmie Sr. 17 Grandchildren, Melanie, Ron, Kelly and wife Jennifer, Kevin and wife Leslie, Regina and husband Michael, Joanna and husband Bobby, Chasity and husband Steven, Crystal and husband Mark Sr.,Melinna, Lenwood Jr. "T-Neg", Casondra, Brandy, Monica and husband Sterling, Brandon, Brittany, Dustin, Aaron; including Jimmie Jr. and wife Seana, Sharon and husband Tony, and Margie and husband Tom; 21 Great-Grandchildren, Linzey, Troy Jr., Fabian, Unique, Thane, Asia, Tyler, Leah, Trey, Tanner, Kelsey, Aspen, Gavin, Gabriel, Alexander, Derrick, Jr.,Gracie, Abigail, Ayiana, Aden, Maliyah, Alora, Paul, Haistin, Mark, Jr. Jared, Jayde, Kamryn; and also Gracelyn, Dillon, Theresa, Marlo, Keri, Kori; and 1 Great-Great Grandchild Kennedy; and also Kazai. He was preceded in death by his, Parents, Sylvester Joseph Pierre and Anita Francis Pierre; 3 Brothers, Adam Pierre, Irvin Pierre and Abby Pierre; 2 Sisters, Eva Boudreaux and Elma Billiot; 1 son, Peter James Pierre; 2 Grandchildren, Paul Pierre Jr. and Amanda Pierre. Ivy was a devoted husband, nurturing father, loving grandfather and dear friend to those who knew him. He spent his life providing for his family as a commercial fisherman, living off the richness of the land in South Louisiana. He was strong and caring, his smile could light up a room and he always had jokes and stories to tell. The family would like to thank all the caregivers who were so kind.