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Abel Daigle Obituary

Abel Joseph Daigle was born on May 28, 1916 in Plattenville, Louisiana, the 2nd of 10 children, to Jules Joseph Daigle and Regina Nola Aucoin Daigle. His family moved to Plaquemine, Louisiana when Abel was a small child. As a young man he served in the Army guarding German prisoners of war at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 1948 he married Janette Marie Babin and they lived for a short time in Brusly, Louisiana. In 1950 he took his small family and made the short trip back to Plaquemine, which he considered home. He and Janette had 3 children, Elizabeth Anne, Rae Marie and Abel Jr. The majority of his work career, 25 years, was spent at the Plaquemine Post Office. He lived with his daughters, who were devoted to his care, in Ethel, Louisiana during the last 5 years of his life. There, he passed away peacefully on the morning of February 17, 2014, surrounded by family. Abel loved his community and was involved in its betterment from early adulthood. Possessed of sharp mind and wit, he was never afraid to voice his opinion, take a stand or be a part of the work effort involved in making change. He was a fearless individualist, an activist's activist, a government watchdog (""I'm clocking 'em,"" he would often say) and a champion of the underprivileged. He needed no microphone at the hundreds of local, state and national governmental meetings that he attended and in which he participated so passionately. A nature lover, he was very active in environmental politics in the 80's and 90's. He was a jokester who still managed to get a laugh out of the very politicians he lampooned so frequently. As late as the 1990's, carrying large signs of his own unusual design and construct, you could still see Abel marching Plaquemine's streets for his causes. On August 1st of 1979, at the age of 63, Abel reached one of the most important milestones of his life when he achieved sobriety. He gave unstintingly of his time and sponsored many through the AA program always counseling members that it was never too late to make a change. Abel is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Anne Avants and Rae Marie Daigle; daughter-in-law, Cindy Carline Daigle; sister, Joanne and husband Earl Leblanc; grandchildren, Joseph Avants, Patrick and wife Leslie Avants, Shauna and husband Mike Samson, Mary and Luke Avants; great-grandchildren, Eric Reason, Ben, Kynleigh, Evan and Ian Avants, Jackson and Lucas Samson. He had an extended family of 12 more grandchildren-in-spirit and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Corrine Daigle, Deeda Daigle and Mary Lou Traigle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette; son, Abel Joseph Daigle Jr.; brothers, Edward and wife Gertrude, Phillip, Bruce and Nolan Daigle; sisters and their husbands, Therese and John Businelle, Lee Lee and Tody Allain and former husband Earl Rivet, Cookie and Millard Allain and Mary Lee and Anthony Culotta; sister-in-law, Margaret and husband Mutt Dupuy and brothers-in-law, Bab and Wilferd Babin, and TJ Traigle. To the end, he was combative, engaging, larger-than-life and, as always, a charming lady's man. Abel was the epitome of the Good Christian Soldier. He taught his children to serve God and to treat their fellow man with dignity and respect. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 5 to 9pm and will resume on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 9am until 1pm with Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 1:30pm, celebrated by Father Matt Lorrain. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Brusly. In lieu of flowers, please make Mass offerings or donations to St. John School. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com. Arrangements with Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine, (225) 687-1850.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20, 2014.
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Liz and Rae,

I want to amend my previous message to include how you both took care of your father. When Liz lived in Plaquemine, Louisiana close to her parents, she took care of them both while working and maintaing full time job. Liz eventually moved in with her parents to care for both of them. After Mrs. Janette Daigle passed away, Liz continued to take care of her father. Shortly after Liz retired, she and Mr. Daigle moved to Ethel, Louisiana when Rae invited them to live with her at her home because he fell and broke his hip and both of his daughters needed to care for him. I also admire Rae's dedication to and love for her family. Liz primarily took care of her father since she was retired and Rae worked afternoons into the night and slept in the morning then had to get ready to go back to work. Liz helped Rae with her horses, dogs, and cats and Rae's home and six acres. When I told Rae that she also took excellent care of her father, she wanted to give praise to Liz primarily for taking care of him and she said Liz moved in “with me to help me”. I admire her for her unselfish nature giving Liz the recognition. This allowed them to spend the last five years of his life all together.

Wynnette Crawford

February 24, 2014

To the Daigle family, we are so sorry for your lost. Mr. Abel will always be remembered.
His neighbors,
Yancey and Mikie Rills

February 23, 2014

Mrs. Liz, I'm sorry for you in the loss of your father. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. God bless.

Jason David

February 20, 2014

To new acquaintance's of the Daigle Family. I didn't have the pleasure or honor to meet Mr. Abel but have heard many stories of his life and family. With due respect please except my sorrow for you'll lost.

Gilbert Carl

February 20, 2014

To My Family My sorrow is deep and painful. I'm not there physically, but with you all in my Love and Prayers. GOD is with us all. Our family has lost and has grown ever stronger because we are family. Daddy, PawPaw, Mr. Abel will never be forgotten. Love and sorrow! Cindy ("Aunt Cindy")

Cindy Daigle

February 20, 2014

Prayers and sympathy to all Mr. Abel's loving family- May Our Lord grant all of you strength and peace through this difficult time- May you find comfort in your treasured memories of him as you picture him now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus-

Charmelle Guercio

February 20, 2014

Elizabeth Ann and Rae please accept my condolences. Your family lived across the street from us and it was liked I always knew you all.

Marie Agosta Braxdale

February 19, 2014

I remember Mr. Abel from his years at the Plaquemine Post Office. He was always courteous and helpful and had a great wit. May he rest in peace.

Debra Pitre

February 19, 2014

To the Daigle family, you have my deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort be with you.

February 19, 2014

Liz and The Abel Joseph Daigle Family,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family at this time of your bereavement for the loss of your beloved father and your constant companion in recent years. As my closest friend, you are the epitome and quintessence of a Christian. We should all emulate you. You have been a committed and devoted Christian and unselfishly committed and devoted to your family which obviously you possess from your parent's Christian guidance, instilling Christian values in their children and their effective influence. Your father's obituary was articulately orchestrated. The words describe your father's remarkable and noteworthy life, contributions and fervent character. Your father was a man of dignity and integrity, an animated personality, well known, respected, loved and an icon of the community. I personally had the privilege and pleasure of knowing your father and his enchanting ways. I would hear your father in the background when speaking with you on the telephone and I would tell you to tell him his friend "Wynnette" said she loves him and for you to please give him a kiss on his cheek for me.
I Love You Liz.
Your Friend and Sisters in Christ, Wynnette

Wynnette Crawford

February 19, 2014

Rae and family:
We were so sad to hear about your dad's passing. He and our dad Will Hebert -- who we lost in 2011 -- were good friends. Mr. Abel's obituary is a tribute to a long life well-lived, and we know you'll miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Billy Hebert and family

February 19, 2014

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

February 17, 2014

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