Claire Lirette

Claire Babin Lirette, 78, a native and resident of Houma, LA died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 5:40 AM. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunziata Catholic Church Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Sherril A. Bonvillain and husband Wayne, Sr., Bayou Blue, LA, Trudy Castagna, Lafayette, LA, Colette Boudreaux and husband Kurt, Sr., Houma, LA; daughter in law, Dianne Boudreaux Lirette, Houma, LA, Betty Palmer and Fiance Roger Comer, Grand Caillou, LA; grandchildren, Aimee Celestine and husband Steven, Houma, LA, Leslie LeBlanc and husband Ricky, Sr., Houma, LA, Sadie Claire Bonvillain and husband Wayne, Jr., Houma, LA, Sandie Lyn Simon and husband Ricky, Thibodaux, LA, Nicole Cross and husband David, Tennessee, Kurt Boudreaux , Jr., Houma, LA, Kelley Boudreaux and Fiance Wayne DeRoche, Houma, LA, Becky Slaughter and husband Chris, Hammond, LA, Lea' Castagna and fiance James Morse, Covington, LA Trevis Lirette and fiance Cherisse Robichaux, Grand Caillou, LA, Alyssa Lirette, Houma, LA Great Grandchildren: Ricky LeBlanc, Jr., Haley LeBlanc, Jacob LeBlanc, Hannah LeBlanc, Trey Autin, Justin Bonvillain, Faith Simon, Claire Simon, Sawyer Cross, Cooper Cross, Amber Wallace, Rainy Boudreaux, Kurt Boudreaux, III, Kaysin Walker, Kyler Boudreaux, Treville Robichaux, Ava Lirette Step Grandchildren: Brock Musso Step Great Grandchildren: C.J. Slaughter and Akeem Celestine Numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces, Lion's Club family and special friends Adopted mom figures: Aunt Maybe Martin, Mrs. Eula Guenoit Preceded in death by her Husband: Norris Lirette Son: Craig Lirette Parents: Harry Babin and Clara Martin Babin Bergeron Brother: Sidney Babin Grandmother: Rebecca Martin Great Grandson: Trevis Lirette, Jr. Son in law: Dennis Castagna Occupation: She was a homemaker. Church Affiliation: Annunziata Catholic Church She will be sadly missed by, Mrs. Marie, her faithful friend in the nursing home, her lifelong friends and nursing home visitors, Marlene Cenac, Agnes Babin, Mike Connors. The family would like to thank all her neighbors especially Dale and Dottie for watching over her last few months in her home. Also, to the Chateau Terrebonne Nursing Home aids, nurses, staff and all her friends especially Mrs. Myrtle and Mrs. Joy for their concern, care and comfort. To Dr. Brian Matherne, Dr. Bruce Guidry, Dr. Orgeron, Dr. Scott and Dickie Haydel, and Dr. Tedesco for their outstanding care and concern. To the staff of Terrebonne General and Physicians Alliance Hospital. To Father Joshua Rodrigue and Father Mike Bergeron for all their prayers, blessings and guidance not only for Mom but for the family. Claire was a devoted wife and mother. She was a Lions Club Charter member of 40 years and Lion's Club past president for numerous years. She was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. She was a faithful worker for Lion's Crippled Children's Camp and continued work for her husbands eye foundation projects. She loved cooking for her family and friends and taking care of her lovely home. She also enjoyed playing cards especially with her neighbors, going to the casino and cutting coupons for her friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Lion's Eye Foundation, Lion's Children's Camp or the charity of your choice.