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Gaddian Dabon Obituary

Gaddian Bell James Dabon, age 85, was born on February 18, 1938, in New Orleans, LA was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday night, March 14, 2023. Mrs. Dabon was educated in the New Orleans Public School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Dillard University. She also worked at Touro Infirmary and retired after 34 years of service from the United States Post Service. Gaddian was the loving mother of Patrick Dabon, Sr. (Christian), Jules Dabon, Jr. (Gerda), Debra D. Williams (Keith), Juanita Jackson (Charles), and Alvin Riley. Devoted sister of Paul James. Beloved mother-in-law of Joshua Higgins. She was also survived by 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jules Lucien Dabon, Sr; her parents Herbert A. James, Sr. and Marguerite G. James; her children Wanda Dabon-Mitchell, Sharon Dabon-Higgins and Charles Riley, Sr.; her siblings Herbert A. James, Jr., Theodore James, Sr. and Estelle J. Chatman-Benoit; and her grandchildren Keith Williams II and Chasity Dabon-Singh. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. David Roman C.C. are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, April 21, 2023 at St. David Roman Catholic Church, 5617 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 at 10:00 a.m. Father Oswald Pierre-Jules SSJ, Celebrant. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery & Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. All those in attendance are required to wear a face mask. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge, (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 19, 2023.

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Zassar & Leo Gatson

April 27, 2023

We love you and will miss you deeply.

Charmaine Kaufman

April 26, 2023

I´m so sorry to hear about "Ann" as we in called her at the PO. We worked in the Box Section together. Her family has my sympathies. She was such a nice lady. RIP, Ann

Stanley & Cookie Riley

April 20, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Alicia Brandon Thomas

April 19, 2023

Sincere condolences to my `Big Sister´ Debra and your and Miss Gaddian´s family and loved ones. Sending prayers, big hugs and lots of love to strengthen you during this difficult time.

LINDA AUGUST DEGRUY

April 19, 2023

I PRAY THAT GOD THE FATHER WILL GIVE YOU ETERNAL REST IN HIS KINGDOM AND I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.

Glenn and Jennifer Lymous we are deeply saddened by the loss of our belove

April 18, 2023

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Aunt Gaddy our hearts will cherish the memories and our prayers go forth for our family

Katrina Riley

April 18, 2023

My deepest condolences. Aunt Gaddian was loved by many. I will never forget our matching purple robes she made for her and I.

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