Frances Rebecca 'Fran' Cooper Blondiau

1945 - 2017

Frances Rebecca 'Fran' Cooper Blondiau obituary, 1945-2017, Lafayette, LA

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Mothe Funeral Home Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway

Harvey, Louisiana

Frances Blondiau Obituary

Frances "Fran" Rebecca Cooper Blondiau, age 72, a retired employee of AT&T (Southern Bell, South Central Bell, & Bell South) passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 4:50 PM. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 50 years, Alfred Blondiau who has been a loyal, loving husband, companion, proud father and devoted grandfather. Mother of Michael Blondiau (Tanya) and Matthew Blondiau (Paige). Grandmother of Samantha Blondiau, Hallie Blondiau, and Ava Granger. Daughter of the late Roy James Cooper and Mercedes Abadie Cooper. Sister of Melanie Alario (Terry) of Baton Rouge, Janice Jenkins (Ed) and Teresa Dowdle (Wayne) of Gulfport, MS, Jack Cooper (Laura) of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert Cooper (Shirley) of Lafitte, LA, Daniel Cooper (Debbie) of Gretna, LA and the late James Raymond Cooper. Fran was born in Lakehurst, NJ on July 27, 1945, longtime resident of Harvey, LA and resident of Lafayette, LA since 2006. She had a strong Catholic faith and was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Church, Maurice, LA. She loved planning and attending family reunions, geneaology, playing cards and games, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. She loved being Nana to her three granddaughters. She was President of the Board of Directors of Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana, volunteer for Lafayette General at UHC, New Acadians Social Club, AT&T Telecom Pioneers, and Acadian Republican Women. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 1 PM. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Visitation will be held in the parlor from 9 AM until 1 PM. Eulogies will be shared in the parlor at 12:15 PM. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kidney Foundation or Cerebal Palsy of Louisiana, and please consider being an organ donor.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16, 2017.
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Two years since you left us. We all remember you dearly. You are missed.

Andria Hardy

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November 7, 2019

We were so sorry to hear about Fran's passing. We knew her through our friendship in ARW. We offer our sympathy and prayers to all your family. Evelyn and Raymond Lalonde

November 20, 2017

Sufficient words escape us. May warm loving memories and the love of family and friends ease the pain in your hearts.

Tangie

November 17, 2017

Our Deepest condolences to Al and the family. Fran was a Great Person who will be missed by everyone who ever knew her.
Sorry could not attend had Surgery yesterday.

William & Brigitte Gunn

November 16, 2017

William & Brigitte Gunn

November 16, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

November 16, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Fran at BellSouth and she was always encouraging and a wonderful person.

Gerald Barnhill

November 15, 2017

Deepest condolences to Big Al and the family. Fran was a genuinely good person who will be missed by everyone who ever knew her. Rest In Peace, my Sister.

Mike Fahrenholt Sr.

November 15, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the departure of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. May the Almighty God be a source of comfort and hope to everyone in the family. 2rd 1 verses 3and 4.Sincerely yours.

Judith

November 14, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time (Phillipians 4:13)

CB

November 14, 2017

To Frans family she was a great sister-in law and always there to listen
Will miss her deeply and will always have her in my heart
Beverly Blondiau Ehlers

Beverly Blondiau Ehlers

November 14, 2017

Fran was beautiful inside and out. She never met a stranger. She always saw the best in people. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Love you Fran.

Andria Hardy

November 13, 2017

To Alfred and Blondiau family, I am deeply saddened with the news of Fran. She was always helpful to me with Blondiau family side of the Champagne family. May she Rest in Peace! Love to all.

November 13, 2017

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mothe Funeral Home Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058

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16

Service

12:15 p.m.

Mothe Funeral Home Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058

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16

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1:00 p.m.

Mothe Funeral Home Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058

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