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Douglas Talbot Obituary

Douglas Raymond Talbot entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was 77 years of age. Mr. Talbot was born on July 14, 1937 in Bay St. Louis, MS and resided the majority of his life in River Ridge, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lionel and Anastasia Cahill Talbot. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Judith Berkman Talbot, his two sons and their wives, Mark Douglas (Elizabeth Barkerding) and Michael Kirk (Julie Strong) Talbot. He is also survived by his 4 loving grandchildren, Anastasia Elizabeth, Michael Sim, Elizabeth Baldwin and Patrick Cahill Talbot, who all cherished their beloved "Poppy." A graduate of St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis, MS, he attended LSU, and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in marketing. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Mr. Talbot also served in the United States Army Reserves and was on Active Duty from 1960 to 1961. Mr. Talbot was an avid LSU and Saints fan, and an outdoorsman who hunted and fished, as well as played golf and tennis. He was a member of Metairie Country Club, Chateau Country Club and Colonial Country Club. He was also a member of several Carnival organizations. Mr. Talbot was a businessman who was active in many fields. Perhaps the best known one being Lucky Dogs, the iconic hot dogs of the French Quarter. In 1996, he was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" for his work in making Lucky Dogs one of the outstanding businesses in New Orleans. Mr. Talbot was the epitome of a Lucky Dog. Six times he was diagnosed with cancer, and he turned what most consider a horrific finding into a positive experience. Each time it reminded him of life's brevity and the importance of giving. Shortly after his diagnosis of lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system) his insurance premiums skyrocketed. Although he was fortunate enough to manage the greatly inflated rates, he soon learned of others who were not so fortunate. Angry about this injustice, he formed an organization called "Coalition for Realistic Insurance". This group lobbied for legislation to protect Louisianians from being victimized by insurance companies. The Coalition stormed the Capitol and the appropriate legislation was passed. For the next three years, Mr. Talbot served as vice-chairman of the Louisiana High Risk Pool for Uninsurables to see the project off to a solid start. He then served three years as chairman to continue to guide the project on its course. Due to his proactive stance, he was awarded the 1993 Louisiana Consumer League Award for Consumer Health Care needs. Mr. Talbot's dedication to the community was also noticed by other organizations. In 1994, he received the Young Leadership Council's Role Model Award. In 1995, he received the St. Elizabeth Guild Volunteer Activist Award; and in 1996, he was voted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. He was also the recipient of an award from The LSU Foundation LSU Health Sciences Center for his dedicated work as a member of the Board of Directors of East Jefferson General Hospital. Mr. Talbot also received the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center Award for his leadership, dedication and service. In addition to his community service time Mr. Talbot found his greatest satisfaction in meeting with newly diagnosed cancer patients and giving them practical information as well as encouragement and hope. Mr. Talbot was a past Chairman of the Board for three organizations: The Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center; The Greenwalt Alzheimer Center; and the Angel Foundation. He served on the Board of Directors of the LSU Foundation and he was a member of the board of East Jefferson Hospital for four years. Mr. Talbot served as a co-chair one year for the annual giving program for the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center. He believed that this was the most important endeavor that he had ever undertaken, as the proceeds from the fundraiser went to a program to do screening for various types of cancer in the under-served communities. Always a man with a smile on his face and a helping hand extended, he will be remembered most importantly as a loving husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him for his love and efforts to make our city and state a better place in which to live. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jane Guertler, the caregivers and staff of both St. Joseph Hospice and Quality Care Group Sitters for their wonderful care and compassion. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 12:00PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until Mass. A private burial service will take place at the family home in Alabama at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in his memory to Cancer Crusaders 1117 Homestead Avenue, Metairie LA 70005. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2014.

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December 15, 2014

Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Claudia Barocco Theard

Gerald Bienvenu

December 12, 2014

My wife, Gayle, was Doug's cousin. I graduated from SSC with Doug in 1955. I always knew him as a great guy with many friends. I had heard about his "Lucky Dog" venture when I had my own ad agency in Gulfport, and had a high regard for his marketing skills. We talked about him often and will both miss the association we could have had with him if we had lived in the Bay. My only contact with him was at the SSC annual reunions. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Jon Slankard

December 12, 2014

Judy, Mark, Kirk. I am so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. We had so many good times together playing tennis, golf and especially hunting. Rita and my prayers go out to you in this tough time. Doug encouraged so many people with serious illness that is difficult to imagine him gone. My best to all your family.

December 11, 2014

Judi, Mark, Kirk & Family

What a fine person Doug was. We will always remember the high school days of our children and the time spent hunting/fishing. The high school football games and the warmth of your wonderful family. Doug will be missed by everyone he touched and reached out to. Our prayers are with you.

Lee, Sandra, Brad and Blake(86) Stevens

December 11, 2014

Kirk, Mark & Judy Our fondest prayers and thoughts are with you. Many great & lasting memories of times with Doug. He was always a valued advisor, supporter & giver especially during my years of public service. We know of no one, no one, in our experience who lived and taught the lesson of creating good out of adversity as Doug did. If part of life is reaching out and touching others to share experience, solace and love, Doug did it. Thank God for him.

mike & mavis early.

Mary Allen

December 10, 2014

We at CVS PHARMACY TEAM will sadly miss MR Talbot, He was a great person as well as a grwat customer. Your family will be in our prayers,

Hilary Jackson Gambale

December 10, 2014

Mark, Kirk and Mrs. Talbot, my mother told me of Mr. Talbot's passing. I am so sorry to hear for your lost. He was such a nice man who seemed to have a zest for life. I remember he loved to go hunting and we would know if he was successful when we jumped in the backseat of Mrs. Talbot's car for carpool. Amazing how time flies and how so much has happened between now and then. Mr. Talbot contributed so much to the essence of New Orleans. He will be sorely missed and I will continue to think of him and you all when I see a Lucky Dog hot dog stand.

December 10, 2014

Judy, Doug was such a great guy...a true asset to the community and a great benefit in the fight against cancer....and a true gentleman. So sorry for the loss to you and your family. Nan Simonson

Jeffrey Rouse

December 10, 2014

Kirk, Mark, and Mrs. Judy
Sorry to hear of Mr. Doug's passing.
His was a life well lived. You are all in my thoughts.
Jeffrey Rouse, M.D.

December 10, 2014

Dear Judy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Doug's friendliness and his smile. My thoughts are with all of you at this time. Love, Fran Mehrhoff
Love, Fran Mehrhoff

Carole Fairfield

December 10, 2014

Dear Kirk,

Our hearts are with you and your mom and Mark. Doug was a very special man, who meant so much to so many people!
Patricia is deeply saddened, and sends her love from Texas, as well. You will be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow. With love,
Carole and Steve Fairfield

December 9, 2014

Judy and Guys!
What a wonderful wonderful person!
You all are in my toughts and prayers, so sorry because of medical reasons I will not be with you tomorrow. But will be at Mass in the AM and Doug will be in my intentions.
Love
Aline Walshe

December 9, 2014

Judy,
I know hearts are heavy for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Isabelle (Beuttell) Dayton

December 9, 2014

Sorry to hear about Douglas passing. Deepest condolences to his family. He and I spent many a day running up and down the Old Spanish Trail in Bay St. Louis when we were young boys.

Billy Taylor
Bay St. Louis
2nd Cousin

Thomas Cox

December 9, 2014

A Great Fraternity Brother and good friend. I grieve for his lost here, but know he is at peace and in a better place

December 9, 2014

Judi, we are so saddened. Our prayers are with you and the family and we will continue to think often and lovingly of the times we've shared.

Carolyn and Phil Snow

December 9, 2014

Judi, Mark, Kirk,
We are very sorry to hear about our friend Doug. Played Tennis and Golf together for many years. Work with Doug on the Stanley Scott Cancer foundation .We will miss Doug.
Dick and Terry

December 9, 2014

Dearest Judi: Our hearts go out to you and your extended family as the loss of one great guy becomes reality! A finer man we have never met. Hope to see you soon, and give some comfort to you as you carry on with the life Doug would want for you. Love, Charles and Marcia

December 9, 2014

Martin and I were so sorry to hear about Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gayle Macdiarmid

Lorre Lei Jackson

December 9, 2014

Judy, my deepest sympathy to you and the family. I've walked in your shoes and can assure you that your love for Doug, the support of friends and family and your own inner strength will guide you through this period of deep sadness. My memory of Doug goes back many years to "hellos" over the fence. He, like John, was always positive, always researching, always willing to try something new and always living life to the fullest.

Barbara (BJ) Johnson

December 9, 2014

Judi
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
God Bless!

Chris Marek

December 9, 2014

I am so sorry Judi. My sympathy's go out to you and your family. His smiling face will be greatly missed!

December 8, 2014

May God bless his soul. Our prayers are with the family for their loss. Mr. Talbot was a true gentleman and left a legacy of fine children and grandchildren to carry on the Talbot name.

Rick and Debbie Schuering (Quincy, IL)

Celetas and Ham Arden

December 8, 2014

Dearest Judi and Family, We hold you each and everyone close at this time in thought and prayer. Celeta and Ham

Peter Maunoir

December 8, 2014

Kirk your father was a leader in all his endeavours. It was my priviledge to serve on the High Risk pool board he so vigoursly pioneered to create. Your family has my deepest sympathy on his passing away. He will be well remembered.

Bill Tickle

December 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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