Nolan Lirette

Nolan Joseph Lirette, native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died December 26, 2011 at 8:00am after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 9:00am to 11:00am at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:00am at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery in Bourg, LA. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Merill Ellender Lirette; 2 sons, Dr. David Lirette and wife Theresa Thomas Lirette of Loranger LA; and Dr Ronald Lirette and wife Renee' Soudelier of Merritt Island FL; 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Phillip, Sarah, Victoria; two great grandchildren Nathan, Emma; and 3 step-grandchildren Brandon and Brittany Lala, and Daniel Dubuisson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry "Pete" Lirette and Lise Henry Lirette; brothers, Bagley, Jeffery, Magnus, and Henry; sisters, Delta Lirette Boyer, Hilda Lirette Authement; and 2 infant sisters. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army Airforce in World War II as part of the occupation force in Japan. Later as a retired electrician from Penrod Drilling Company, he served as a charter member and past master of The Terrebonne Fellowship Masonic Lodge, The Walter J. Lanier Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite Masonic Organization. We wish to thank Lois and S.J. Domangue and family for their support during Nolan's illness, Terrebonne Councel of Aging, Terrebonne Home Care, Haydel Hospice, Dr. Craig Walker and the staff of the Cardiovascular Institute of the South, and Dr. Russell Henry. Nolan was a man of simple taste who embraced his cajun heritage. He loved hunting,fishing, "Scenic Cruises" through Bayou Country, wood and metal working, general tinkering, and had a manic passion for raw oysters. Above all he cherished his most beloved wife and family. We will miss him dearly. His spirit will always be with us.