Leo R. Terrebonne

Leo R. Terrebonne, born November 22, 1923, passed away peacefully of natural causes, on September 27, 2020 at the young age of almost 97. Loving son of the late Oneill and Jeanne Falgoust Terrebonne. Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn York Terrebonne. Special companion of Gertrude Rahn and Jane Chamberlain. Like a father to Eileen L. Gros, Adrian LeFort (Cindy), Brian Chamberlain and Connie C. Punch. Beloved brother of the late Houston Terrebonne (Mary) and Gretchel Lauland (John). Beloved uncle of Eric Lauland (Beverly), Cary Lauland (Claudette), the late Byron Lauland (Dawn) and Sharon L. Olsen (the late Al). Special Thank you to Gwen Soileau for her friendship and care over the years.
He was a proud veteran of World War II and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18. He worked for Higgins Marine and helped build the PT-305 Boats. After the war, he returned home where he worked for Celotex Corp for 43 years when he retired. He was stationed in England during the war where he met his wife of 44 + years. His passion for woodworking, his family and volunteering at the World War II Museum was his key to a long life. He began volunteering at the National World War 2 Museum over 4 years ago, telling anyone who would listen about his time in the Army and his 3 beautiful wives. He stole the hearts of all the women who met him and will be missed by everyone that knew him. He enjoyed traveling and had recently been to Seattle where he traveled by boat to Victoria, Canada and visited Butchart Gardens, then went to Portland and Bend, OR last summer. He had planned another vacation to see the Glaciers in August, but due to COVID-19 the trip was cancelled. For the last 4 years he has volunteered 3 days per week at the World War II Museum (he had over 4,000 volunteer hours) and would share his story of enlisting in the war, meeting his 1st wife and the “Life of a WWII Veteran”. He was an active member in the Golden Age Club, American Legion Post #38, and Westwego Senior Citizens. When he was 95, his family and the museum threw a very large celebration inside the museum where he has made many friends from all over the world! He will be missed by all, but never forgotten.
Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 9am to 11am. A Funeral Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Westwego, LA.
Respectful of current guidelines, all those attending must wear a face covering/mask and practice distancing.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the National World War II Museum by calling 504-528-1944 or visit: www.nationalww2museum.org/give
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