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1930 Douglas 2020

Douglas Luke Melanson, Sr.

December 1, 1930 — February 12, 2020

Douglas Luke Melanson, Sr. age 89 entered into his eternal home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samson George Melanson and Ida Adams Melanson; two brothers, Peter and Albert “A.J”. Melanson; a sister, Delores Melanson and a grandson, Larry Banquer, Jr. Douglas is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Sylvia Pekinto Melanson; his three children, Judy Heard (Charles), Douglas L. Melanson, Jr. (Olite) and Bryan Melanson (Lisa); six grandchildren, Amanda Melanson Creath (Chris), Brandi Melanson (Bobby), Erica Banquer Gnapp (Robert), Cherie Melanson Jackson (Jay), Lauren Melanson and Brianna Melanson also eleven great grandchildren. Douglas was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the last 51 years. He served in the United States Army for 4 years and retired from Avondale Shipyards after being employed for 40 years. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3091 and a past Grand Knight. Douglas was also a member of the American Legion Post 206 of Westwego. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Crystal Burk and Aspire Health. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 4th Street, Westwego, LA on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 10:30AM until 1PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Friday at 1PM. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum (Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum), Avenue A, Westwego, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.
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Friday, February 21, 2020

10:30am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church-Westwego

148 4th St, Westwego, LA 70094

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