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Calvin Firmin Obituary

Calvin Paul Firmin 81 a native of Simmesport, LA and a resident of Erwinville, LA. He passed away on Saturday May 3, 2014 at the Butterfly Wing of Baton Rouge Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was retired after 39 years of service from Copolymer. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Natalie Rabalais Firmin; daughters, Sandra Chutz and husband Charles Ray and Pam Keowen and husband Michael; son, Daniel and wife Anita Firmin; grandchildren, Heather and Chris Devillier, Brittany and Ryan Fabre, Cody and Amber Firmin, Breann Keowen and Alyssa Keowen, Jessica and Chris Jarreau, Jason and Michelle Chutz and Jacob Chutz, great grandchildren Cameron, Carter, Anna Claire Devillier, Ella Grace and Eli Firmin, Brady Fabre, Sophia and Olivia Jarreau. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Firmin; mother, Angelle Kimball Firmin; sisters, Neva Firmin, Mabel "Kiby" Tucker, Hattie Smith, Anna Mae "Pea" Firmin and Lula Mitchell. Visitation will be on Monday May 5, 2014 at Niland Funeral Home 210 West End Dr. New Roads, LA 70760 from 10:00am until funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 1:00pm. Entombment to follow in Chenal Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Cody Firmin, Chris Devillier, Ryan Fabre, Jacob Chutz, Jason Chutz and Chris Jarreau. Honorary Pallbearers Daniel Firmin, Michael Keowen and Charles Ray Chutz. Please visit www.nilandfuneralservice.com to leave memories for the family.

Published by The Advocate from May 3 to May 5, 2014.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

LaDonna Logan

May 6, 2014

Offering heartfelt condolences to Pam, Sandra & Family on your loss. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon & Tommy Zito

May 5, 2014

Pam and Sandra and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jeannie Tyler

May 5, 2014

So sorry for your loss. worked with C.P for 35 years.

John Latino

May 5, 2014

Rest assured our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. This is a very tough time for yall but your dad's suffering is over forever.
Love you guys
Chuck and Katy Miller

May 5, 2014

Sandra, so sorry about the passing of your father. I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you & your family. God will comfort & strengthen you, is our prayer.

Gerrie & Greg Martin

May 4, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your father.

gay smith

May 4, 2014

Mrs. Nat, Sandra, and Family,

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Firmin. It's never easy to lose someone you love. My prayers are with you and your family.

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller

Yvonne David

May 4, 2014

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to Daniel and his family.

John and Brenda Goode

May 4, 2014

Pam and Sandra, sorry to here about the loss of your dad, and I understand the pain your feeling. Take comfort in knowing he's in a better place. Take care.

Shorty

May 4, 2014

Sandra so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know the pain you must be going through at this time.I will keep you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and remember he is with the Lord now, a far better place. He is resting in peace. Love y'all.

Deanna Gremillion

May 3, 2014

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