Eldine Guidry Colligan

1917 - 2020

Eldine Guidry Colligan died peacefully on April 20, 2020 at the wonderful age of 102 years. As a resident of St. James Place Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA, she lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment that she was there. She was born in Church Point, LA on October 25, 1917 to Eddie and Ethel LaFleur Guidry. She had five siblings; Burton (Jeanette), Sidney (Joyce), Jeanette Franchebois (J. Liter), Eloise Carte(Ed), and Valrie Borne/Cormier (Oscar "Paco"/Albert.) Eldine is survived by her daughter Linda Colligan Roy and son-in-law Dr. Aaron Roy; four grandchildren, Stephanie Roy, Bret Roy (Wendy), Allison Roy Sanchez (Blanchard, Jr.) and Douglas Roy; six great-grandchildren; Kelsey Sanchez Gleaton (Sam), Blanchard Sanchez, III, Steven Sanchez, Camille and Anna Roy, and Jude Roy. She was preceded in death by her husband James Patrick "Pat" Colligan and two baby daughters, Sharon and Priscilla, her parents, her siblings and their spouses. When Pat retired from Freeport Sulphur Co, in the early 1970's, they moved from Port Sulphur to Belle Chase where he began a new career as a banker at Delta Bank (Regions) and as a member of the Board of Directors. After living in Plaquemines Parish for 43 years, Eldine and Pat moved to Baton Rouge in 1983 to be near their daughter and her family, quickly establishing a very social life. Eldine was an avid bridge player and gardener, often winning Garden of the Month at their Tara home. After Pat passed away in 1992, Eldine moved to St. James Place in 2002. She quickly joined several bridge groups and also developed an interest in painting and started to take art lessons at the age of 85. She became a very good artist and won blue ribbons at several art shows. She loved living at St. James and she always said, " I wish that I had done it sooner". The family would like to thank the entire staff of St. James Place for the love and wonderful care given to her during her 18 years that she resided there. Special thanks go to the staff and care givers at Health and Wellness and the staff and volunteers of Hospice of Baton Rouge who lovingly cared for her during the last few years of her life. Please know that you were all loved in return. A private visitation will be held at the Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point, LA followed by a burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mausoleum conducted by Father Patrick Broussard Pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Place Foundation, 333 Lee Dr. Baton Rouge, LA.