Thomas Edward Labat Sr.

Thomas Edward Labat Sr. obituary

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Thomas Labat Obituary

Thomas Edward Labat Sr., age 80, of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born August 20, 1938 in Vacherie, LA. and was a longtime resident of Gonzales, LA. Thomas was a retired Chief Financial Officer for LaRoche Chemical Plant and a Deacon at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in St. Gabriel, LA. and a former Deacon at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales, LA. Visitation will begin on Wednesday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1022 N. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, LA. 70737 from 9:00 am until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am celebrated by Bishop Michael Duca and co-celebrated by Rev. Charlie Landry. Entombment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery, 604 E Highway 30, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. Acting as pallbearers for Thomas will be his fellow Deacons. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Mary Ann Schexnayder Labat of Gonzales, La., 1 daughter; Ann Marie Labat and partner Lois Samer of Ft. Collins, CO. and 1 son; Thomas "Tommy" Labat Jr. and spouse Melanie Simon Labat of Gonzales, LA. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, Courtney Labat Landry and spouse Logan Landry; Heather Labat and Gabrielle "Gabbie" Labat. Thomas was preceded in death by 1 daughter; Jacinta Cecile Labat; Parents; Edward Benoit Labat and Cecile Ocmand Labat. Thomas was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2657 in Gonzales, LA. and Sons of the American Revolution General Philemon Thomas Chapter. Thomas was ordained as a Deacon in May of 1996 and was the former director of the Diaconate of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Labat family.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 23 to Sep. 26, 2018.
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Still thinking of Tom in 2022.

Lorraine

Work

September 17, 2022

Good morning. I still think a lot of Thomas whom I met as colleague in France (LaRoche Ind). He was so generous and so kind. I wish most of human beings could be as Thomas was. Best thoughts in his memory. Thomas was examplatory.

Lorraine Laglasse

Acquaintance

September 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, Mrs. Mary Ann. I will truly miss Deacon Tom. I will miss the meetings of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayers and song with him and yourself. I am going to miss his thorough and delightful homilies. I am going to especially miss his caring spirit toward my family.
May God Keep him and Shine his light upon him and give Tom peace.

Daron Crochet

Friend

September 25, 2018

My prayers and love are for the family of Deacon Thomas. May God bless and give all of you peace.

Donna Buquoi Sanders

September 25, 2018

To the Labat Family:
My heartfelt sympathy for you! I worked with Tom for years and never have I met a more humble and loving person as Tom.

Anne Williams

September 25, 2018

Deacon Tom was a Remarkable person that touched many peoples lives as well as his beautiful bride Mrs Mary Ann who touched just as many as well .. I will never forget the love and compassion they offered to our family as our Mom courageously fought her battle with cancer this past year ... You will be truly missed by many .. Mrs Mary Ann we will pray for GOD to wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give the strength and courage needed as y'all mourn the loss of such a wonderful person

Terry and LeAnn Roy

September 25, 2018

The Vernon & Barbara Schexnaydre family send their sincere love and condolences to you all. We were blessed to have had Deacon Labat visit and serve Holy Eucharist to our loving parents who were homebound for several years. He was kind and gracious to them and we will be forever grateful. May he rest in eternal peace and may the love of God bring comfort and peace to Mrs Mary, Tommy & Ann Marie in the days to come. God bless.

Iris Schexnaydre

September 25, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Labat family - Mr. Tom was a gracious, kind, and good man - we are all diminished by his passing !

Philip Braud

September 25, 2018

I will certainly miss you Thomas. You were a true man of faith and practiced that faith daily as Jesus instructed us to , humbly and selflessly with little fanfare for all of your kind acts that you did for others. I will always remember you for your kindness that you always showed me . But I will certainly remember you for the kindness you showed perfect strangers to help them in there struggles in life. Rest easy my friend as we will all look forward to seeing you again at the banquet table of our Lord.

Dwayne Labatut

September 24, 2018

MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO ALL HIS FAMILY. HE WAS A TRUE EXAMPLE OF WHAT GOD WANTS US ALL TO BE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE

BARBARA MELANCON

September 24, 2018

Scott Hartman

September 24, 2018

Saddened to hear of my friend passing. I will miss him. Hope and pray for Deacon Labat's family,
Sincerely,
Scott Alleman

September 24, 2018

I worked with Tom at LaRoche Chemicals for over ten years. My sincere condolences to his family. I always had the utmost respect for him and valued his friendship. Tom was a a gentle and kind person that walked out his faith each day. He was willing to help anyone that needed it. I learned a great deal from him and will always remember his commitment to his core values and beliefs. I am grateful I had the opportunity to know him. I am praying for his family in this time of loss and sadness.

Ed Kirby

September 24, 2018

a loved one

September 24, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Deacon Labat's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you

Raymond & Tara Dyer

September 24, 2018

A friend from Circle Bowl in Baton Rouge.
A Senior who will bowl to GOD bring in his sheep. I will not forget you my friend.

Jack Canzonire

September 24, 2018

Sincere condolences to Mary Ann and the family, together with true thoughts. Lorraine (I met Tomin France at workplace where he was consultant)

Lorraine Laglasse

September 24, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

September 23, 2018

He will be missed!!! Now he can eat all the fresh figs he wants and not have to cut the grass. Love to entire family. We love you very much.

Sam & Claire Pasqua

September 23, 2018

Sending sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God provide the needed comfort from family and friends during your time of bereavement.

September 23, 2018

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