Douglas "Doug" Daigle

Douglas “Doug” Daigle Jennings: A mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, LA on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM honoring the life of Douglas Ray Daigle, age 79, who was called to his heavenly father on June 18, 2012 while in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family. Doug will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery where he will be honored with full military rites. Msgr. Gaddy will be officiating as celebrant along with Father Charles McMillin and Father Jeffery Starkovich as concelebrants. Douglas Ray Daigle was born in Jennings, La to the late Clarence Adam Daigle and the late Ora Rose Cormier Daigle on March 7, 1933. Doug served honorably for four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He earned the profound respect of not only his family but of everyone in his community. In 1952, he was awarded all state in track and football. He also received a BS degree from MSU in Business Administration. Doug started at Hunt Tool before working for Service Truck Line as secretary/treasurer for 32 years and also managed Intracoastal City Terminal as secretary/treasurer for many years. He served for 32 years as a Jeff Davis Parish police juror and as president of the jury for over 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church for 60 years where he served as usher, Eucharistic Minister, and greeter. He was also the past trustee of OLHC pastoral committee. Doug served honorably as a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and past board member of Men’s Golf Association. He was a board member and past commander of the American Legion and Charter Member of A.L. Post 19. He also participated in the American Legion Honor Guard as one of the men performing the 21 gun salute. Doug contributed to the health and caretaking of the members of his community and the surrounding areas by serving 32 years as vice president and president of the Jennings American Legion Hospital Board. He also served on the Jeff Davis Bank Board since 1981. Doug was a big supporter of Ducks Unlimited, Serra Club, Knights of Columbus, MSU, Bishop’s Golf Tournament, and the Services Appeal. He was an annual attendee at Grand Couteau Retreat House and encouraged many to attend. Doug was most proud of the titles he held as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jeane Francis Richard Daigle of Jennings; his three sons, Douglas James Daigle also of Jennings, William “Billy” Michael Daigle and wife Suzanne of Carencro, and Mark John Daigle and wife Jerrymie of Jennings; two daughters, Katherine “Kathy” Ann Deshotel and husband Deacon James Dale of Oberlin and Paula Jeane Hardy and husband Martin of Welsh; and his sister, Barbara Dale Gay of Jennings. Known to his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren as “Grumpy”, Doug leaves behind eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Brunet, Michael Daigle, Sam Hannah, Kade Hardy, Marianne Daigle, Lacey Treadaway, Kasey Hardy, and Davonrick Phillips; and his great grandson, Sebastian Treadaway. The Daigle family requests visitation be observed at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary recited by the 4th degree Knights of Columbus at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at 9:00 AM until the time of his funeral mass. Carrying Doug to his eternal resting place will be Michael Daigle, Kade Hardy, Kasey Hardy, Matthew Brunet, David Hollier, and Harry Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Devondrick Phillips, Jimmy Richert, Seth Donald, John Louviere, Shawn Treadaway, and Cesar Vazquez.

Douglas "Doug" Daigle

March 7, 1933 - June 20, 2012

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March 7, 1933 - June 20, 2012

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