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Donald Crochet Obituary

CROCHET Dr. Donald Thomas Crochet was born November 13, 1931 and left his earthly home on April 7, 2014 to be with his lord and Savior. He is preceded in death by his parents Ivy S. Crochet and Elva Breaux Crochet. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathryn Ginder Crochet; two brothers Pat Crochet and wife Kathy, Bobby Crochet and wife Ann his five children, K Renee Crochet Wineski and husband Lou; S. Chris Crochet and wife, Celie; Lisa Crochet Hamilton and husband, Kenny; Keith G. Crochet and wife, Fran; Corey A. Crochet and wife, Sheila; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. Crochet was a graduate of Thibodaux College, attended Nicholls where he was a pitcher on the first baseball team, then attended LSU in Baton Rouge, and LSU Medical School in New Orleans. After his residency in obstetrics he entered the USAF as a Captain and became Head of Obstetrics of Myrtle Beach Air force Base in South Carolina. He returned to Thibodaux and established a private practice for 30+ years. Dr. Crochet was a Lambda Chi Alpha Alum, past president of the Bayou Country Club, Jaycees, Rotary Club, and NSU Century Club. He was a Member of the American College of Gynecology, LA State Medical Society, and Lafourche Medical Society. He loved art, music, fishing, and raising orchids. He will be sadly missed by many friends and family. A special thank you for the loving care provided by Lula White, Desi Johnson, Denetria James, Patsy Truehill, Kima Truehill, and Homeinstead Senior Care Services. Dr. Crochet's memorial will be Saturday April 12, 2014 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, LA from 8am till the memorial mass at 11AM . Landry's Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2014.
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My Dad's best friend...out at the camp with Mr. Ivy...stitching up my Dad's thumb after he decided to see how sharp an electric knife could be...just thinking about him brings a smile to my face...

Tad Verret

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April 3, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. He will be remembered by so many people. He not only delivered babies, he was your friend. Only have fond memories. Love & sympathy to the entire family, Jan Musso Cooke

April 11, 2014

MY only trip to Thibodaux was to cousin Donald home, where he cook a meal for me and my wife. Will remember him and his family always. Dennis Breaux

Dennis Breaux

April 11, 2014

You are all in my prayers.

Ann Breaux

April 11, 2014

My condolences to the family! Be comforted in knowing he was a wonderful man and have to say the best DR. ever. He delivered my girls . Heavens gained a wonderful person and doctor,

April 11, 2014

Dr Crochet rented his Grand Isle camp to me and my family in the 80's and we loved every bit of it. Especially the old photographs displayed throughout.
Condolences to the family.

V Brown

April 10, 2014

My condolences and prayers to Don's family. I taught him @ LSU Med. School while he was a medical student and latter when he was a Resident in Ob/GYN. May he R.I.P.

Jose Torres MD

April 10, 2014

He was a great doctor and a great person. Glad he was my doctor and will be missed

Lisa Manery

April 10, 2014

He will be missed--my prayers of comfort for the family --

myrna fangue

April 10, 2014

The times that our families spent together at the camp out of Dulac are some of the highlights of my life. Fishing, shrimping, nights under all those stars... I will think of him often, as I have in the past, with kindness, fondness and knowing that he now is at peace. Love ya Doc.

Tad and Tica Verret

April 9, 2014

I so remember his beautiful orchids! Sending my prayers and deepest sympathies to Miss Kathy, Renee, Chris, Lisa, Keith and Corey and all the rest of the Crochet family.

Suzanne (Mary Sue) Hoffman

April 9, 2014

Our sympathy to the Crochet family on your loss. He was a wonderful doctor and person. May God give him eternal rest.

Fritz & Betty Boudreaux

April 9, 2014

Such a gentleman, i remember him with fondness. my prayers are with the entire family

Nancy Groue

April 9, 2014

The Crochet family is in our thoughts and Prayers.

Shawn Dudek

April 9, 2014

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