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Lionel Gaudin Obituary
Raleigh
Lionel Joachim Gaudin, Jr, beloved husband of Judy Pittman Gaudin for 46 years passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the age of 69. He is also survived by his daughter Kim McShea and her husband Bill McShea, grandchildren Matthew and Shannon McShea of Springfield, VA, and his daughter Karen Hornick and grandchildren Brandon and Haylee Hornick of Albuquerque NM. Lionel was preceded in death by his parents Lionel J Gaudin, Sr. and Inez Gaudin, and his sister Suzanne Gros. Lionel was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1965. He began his lifelong career with IBM in the Human Resources department in 1966. IBM moved Lionel and his family several times - Huntsville, Alabama; Owego, New York; Gaithersburg, Maryland; Manassas, Virginia, before his final move to Raleigh, NC in 1984 where he worked until his retirement in 1996.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass in Celebration of his Life on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 4:00PM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road in Raleigh. Visitation will begin at 2:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rex Healthcare Foundation, designating Floor 5 East or Hospice of Wake County. Donations to Rex Healthcare Foundation may be made online at www.rexhealth.com/foundation or mailed to Rex Healthcare Foundation, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607. Donations to Hospice of Wake County can be made online at www.hospice ofwake.org or mailed to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Joan And Bill Bailey
October 10, 2024
Rest in peace, dear friend, you and Judy and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We think of you all often.
Until we are together again.
Love and prayers,
Joan And Bill
Joan & Bill Bailey
October 10, 2023
We keep Lionel and Judy in our prayers and Mass intentions. Their friendship was/is dear to us.
Bill
October 10, 2022
I miss my friend, my buddy, my college roommate very much.....I think of him (and his loving wife Judy) often and hold them up in prayer
RIP DEAR FRIEND
BILL (and Joan)
Bonnie Joslin
October 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Lionel's passing. We worked together as HR Transition Managers over the past years. He was a very special person - he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bryan Gros
October 18, 2011
I have a lot of good memories. I'm glad I was able to visit not too long ago, and I am sorry I won't be able to attend the mass.
October 17, 2011
I'm so sorry to learn of Lionel's death. I worked with Lionel in the mid-1980's in Human Resources at IBM - RTP, NC. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Faye Currin
Michael Cantrell
October 17, 2011
I was saddened to read of Lionel's passing. I knew Lionel through bowling on the Wednesday Night Men's League. Our teams always had a fun night when we bowled one another or played cards. He was a fun person and friend for all of us. He will remain in my thoughts forever.
October 16, 2011
We are so saddened to hear of Lionel's death. Our lives were enriched by his friendship. Our prayers are with you,Judy,Kim,and Karen. Lionel is no longer suffering and is at peace with his family in heaven.
May our blessed Lord and his mother comfort you in your sorrow.
Erett and Lynne Knobloch
Joan and Bill Bailey
October 16, 2011
We have so many fond memories of happy times spent with Lionel and Judy over almost 50 years. May our Loving and merciful Lord bring Lionel to Paradise and give Judy, Kim, Karen and all his family and friends His peace and comfort in knowing that Lionel is experiencing Joy beyond our understanding....
Catherine Gros
October 16, 2011
I've only known Lionel a few years and I'm so sad that he's left us. My God comfort Judy, the girls and all those who loved him so much
Warner Gros
October 16, 2011
Lionel was like a brother to me. He will be missed very much. He will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
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