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Ned Dore' Obituary
Survivors include his wife, Gretchen Dore' of Opelousas; one daughter, Rachel Bourgeois and her husband Michael of Lafayette; one sister, Jereline Belaire of Lafayette; and two grandchildren, Peyton and Ainsley Bourgeois of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Niara and Eddie Dore'; and two brothers, Eloy and Ted Dore'.
Ned was born in New Iberia on April 3, 1947. He was a proud member of the United States Army Rangers, serving as a Staff Sargeant and Platoon Leader in the Vietnam War. He lived in Lafayette for most of his life, and was the owner/operator of Doredyn Productions Service. He and his wife Gretchen moved to Opelousas 15 years ago.
The family requests that visitation be held Saturday from 8:00 - 11:00 am. A rosary will be led by Sr. Doris Roy at 9:00 am.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ned's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital by clicking here.
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