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Newton Guidry

July 8, 1945 — September 1, 2019

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Newton James Guidry, 74, who passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday and continue on Wednesday at 7:00 am until 11:00 am. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Tuesday. Rev. Travis Abadie will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Kayla Guidry, Hilary Guidry, and Heidi G. Robin. Gift bearers will be Melanie Robin and Barbara Guidry. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Newton was born in Arnaudville to the late Ophey and Bertha Duplechien Guidry. He enjoyed watching his favorite football teams, the Miami Dolphins, the Saints, and LSU. He loved seeing many different Hot Rod vehicles and enjoyed the thrill of speed. Newton was an old soul and loved his family the most. He was employed with TL James Dredging Company before retiring. The family would like to express their gratitude to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, his hospice nurse, Karen, and all of our family and friends that were there to help us and pray for him. Newton will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Hospice of Lafayette, 5750 Johnston St., Ste. 204, Lafayette, LA 70503. He is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Cynthia Robin; sons, Neil Guidry and wife Mona, and Todd Guidry and wife Catina; stepchildren, who he admired like his own, Melanie Robin, Kevin Robin and companion Sanjay Maharaj, and Francis Robin and companion Franzeska Marks; brothers, Nolan and Harris Guidry; sister, Dorita Chambless; grandchildren, Kayla Guidry, Kallie Guidry, Angel Boatwright, Taylor Guidry, Magen Turner, Allison Robin, Anna Lynn Robin, and Adelle Robin; great grandchildren, Aubrey Turner, James Turner, and Jevin Guidry; and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Suzanne P. Guidry; daughter, Heidi M. Guidry; father, Ophey Guidry; mother, Bertha D. Guidry; sisters, Paola, Bernice, Ivy, and Ophelia; and brothers, Alton, Allen, and Leland. Pallbearers will be Neil Guidry, Todd Guidry, Kevin Robin, Francis Robin, Carl Guidry, and Jesse Guidry. Honorary pallbearers will be Nolan Guidry, Harris Guidry, Taylor Guidry, and Jevin Guidry. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, February 20, 2017

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Cain Calcutt-Stephens Funeral Home

512 West 2nd Loop Rd., Florence, SC 29504

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Visitation

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

3:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - Cecilia

2238 Bushville Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512

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Rosary

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - Cecilia

2238 Bushville Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512

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Visitation

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

7:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - Cecilia

2238 Bushville Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512

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Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)

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