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William "Bill" Cambre

1924 - 2024

BORN

1924

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

William Cambre Obituary

William Paul Cambre known to all as Bill, peacefully went to heaven April 5, 2024. He was born May 16, 1924 in Carville Louisiana, to Eulalie and William Lucien Cambre. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a retired Lieutenant with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. For 40 plus years, Bill worked in the automobile business. He was an usher for Our Lady of Mercy Church for many years, all and all he lived a full life. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Landry Cambre. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ann Cambre; sisters, Lula Armond, Martha Laurent, Annette Tucker; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Cheryl requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Bill's honor. A special thanks to Gertrude Coleman, Paul Noil and Hospice of Baton Rouge for the exceptional and thoughtful care given to Cheryl's father. A visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA., on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00 am until service time of 12:00 pm. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences to the family.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2024.

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Carol Paine

April 26, 2024

I deeply regret not being able to pay my respects to Mr. Bill yesterday. He was a lovely man I enjoyed bring the Eucharist to weekly. May he rest in peace.

Alexian Marshall

April 24, 2024

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Sending my sympathy and love.

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Linda Michelli

April 23, 2024

May your Dad rest in peace now. I know you will find comfort in your fondest memories of your Dad. Peace and blessings.

Patricia W Jordan

April 22, 2024

Cheryl, condolences to you and your family. I often think about you. May your dad rest in peace

Barbara Ransome

April 22, 2024

Cheryl, I´m so sorry to hear about your Dad. I´m so happy that I got to meet your parents when we worked together. May he RIP.

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Memorial Events
for William Cambre

Apr

25

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Apr

25

Service

12:00 p.m.

Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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