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Carole Champagne Obituary
MAURICE - On December 14, 2013, surrounded by family and in the comfort of her home, Carole Trahan Champagne ( 68 ) of Maurice passed away peacefully.
Those with the good fortune to know " Jane Carole, Miss Carole, Aunt Carole, Nanny Carole, Shorty, Mom" also knew her by the name she was the most proud of ... Maw Maw. She lived her life with quiet strength devoted to her family, her friends and her faith. She was a dedicated employee of the District Attorney's office in Lafayette for 29 years and affectionately referred to her co-workers as her "second family". She spent her retirement years, traveling around the country supporting her children and enjoying her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years R. James ( Jim ) Champagne, Maurice LA. Her three children - Hope Champagne Grendel ( John ) of Michigan, Bobby Champagne ( Anna ) of Alabama; Roy Champagne ( Michelle ) of Texas and her nine grandchildren, Hannah, Owen & Wyatt ( Michigan ) : Charlie, Will, Joe & Annie ( Alabama ); Catherine & Carson. ( Texas ) Her sister Annette Leblanc ( Gerald ) ; her brother Matthew Trahan ( Donna ), Sisters in law Coni Trahan and Glynn ( James ) Tidwell. She was preceded in death by her parents E Charles ( Charlie ) & Mary Jane Trahan and her brother Robert E Trahan.
On December 23rd - St Alphonsus Church in Maurice will host a rosary at 2:30 followed by a Mass in her honor at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to:
Miles Perret Cancer Services 2130 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Suite 200 Lafayette, LA 70508
Florence Alabama Chapter of the American Cancer Society 104 S Poplar Florence AL 35630
Or a charity of your choice.
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Donna Trahan
December 27, 2013
So loved by her family and friends.. She will be missed dearly...For those that knew her was such a pleasure...she loved her family and extended family of friends...
December 21, 2013
We loved her, and will so miss her...MCH class of 1963
Melcha and Gale Satchel
December 20, 2013
Sending love and peace to the family.
henri moore
December 20, 2013
Bobby & Hope...so sorry for your loss.Never enough time with our mamas.My heart breaks for y'all.Carole so loved to talk about her grandchildren.Much LOve,Henri & Kevin
Lindsey Hollier
December 20, 2013
May you rest in PEACE, Nanny Carole!
Duhon Jamie
December 20, 2013
What a beautiful lady. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Keith & Carolyn Stutes
December 20, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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