Francis Joseph Molaison

Francis Joseph Molaison, a retired Coin Machine Service Mechanic, died peacefully Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 of natural causes at 7:10 AM at his home. He was 93 years old. He was born in Franklin, Louisiana and lived in Westwego since 1933. Son of the late Lawless Molaison and Marie Benoit Molaison. Husband of the late Hilda Duhe’ Molaison and the late Eva Hebert Molaison. Brother of the late Curtis Molaison (late Nancy). Father of Dale Molaison (Rosie and Ann), Deborah Molaison Gagliano (Chuck), Sharon Molaison Coulon (Charlie) and Dawn Molaison Rome (Elvin). Brother-in-law of Helen Duhe’ (late Huey), Betty Duhe’ (late Louis, L.J.), Jackie Duhe’ (late Richard), Gail Duhe’ Barbier (Billy), Betty Duhe’ Bourne (late William), Dorothy Duhe’ Guidroz (late Calvin), Elaine Duhe’, the late Charles and Bernice Duhe’ Jr. and the late Joseph Duhe’. Francis is also survived by 17 Grandchildren: Eric Molaison (Van), Tracy Lopez (Dean), Miya Richwald (Tim), Erin Webb (Dane), Jesse Gagliano (Priscilla), Shilo Mailhos, Ricky Coulon (Celeste), Thomas Coulon (Sara), Kristy Rome, and Gary Rome. He is also survived by 18 Great-Grandchildren: Haley Gagliano, Jacob Gagliano, Bryn Mailhos, Bella Mailhos, Raven Rome, Sophia Coulon, Evelyn Coulon, Matthew Coulon, Emily Coulon, David Molaison, Joshua Lopez, Jacob Lopez, Dalton Lopez, Zackery Lopez, Reece Richwald, Drake Richwald, Brooks Webb and Farah Webb. Francis is survived by two loving Godchildren Elaine Duhe’ and Patti Skinner. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Francis was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Westwego. He was a member of the American Legion Post 206, Westwego, V.F.W. Post 6793, Westwego, Amvets Post 38, Westwego and the Marine Corp League, Paul E. Boyd Det. He was a Sergeant in the Marine Corp. and a Veteran of World War II. He saw action in Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, and Occupation of China.
Also a special mention of Craig Mailhos and Angela Gagliano who loved our Dad. Also a special thank you to our Dads sitters, Regina Allen, Constance Fobb , Keina Willis and Sheila Barnes for the excellent care and love that was given to our Dad. Also to Azaleas Woldenberg Village where Francis lived for a few months before becoming ill. They gave him so much love and care. Special thank you to Lisa Powell for giving us so much love and support through this very difficult time. A special thank you to Notre Dame Hospice for the love, care and comfort they gave our Dad in his final days.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11 AM. Interment Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego, LA. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until mass time. In lieu of flowers, please give donations to the ALS Association, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Association, and Cancer Associations.