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Edward Trusclair Obituary

A retired Iberville Parish School Bus Driver and self-employed farmer, he passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at his home. He was 93, a resident and native of Bayou Goula. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. until a memorial service at 11 a.m. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Beatrice Trusclair; three daughters, Nancy Whitaker and husband James, Bettie Gaines and Joyce Trusclair; three sons, Edward Trusclair Jr., Elton Trusclair, and Craig Trusclair Sr. and wife Rose; two sisters, Virginia Molden and Dorothy Taitt; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. Preceded in death by parents, Isaiah and Katie Trusclair; seven sisters, Clara Smith, Olivia Wilson, Naomi Green, Ophelia Lucas, Edna Jarvis, Katie Trusclair, Noami Stacker; brother, Isaiah Trusclair Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Susan Marie Trusclair and Olivia Brown Trusclair; and son-in-law, Eddie Gaines Sr. He was the founder of E. T. Hunting Club and was a skilled avid hunter. Special thanks to his nieces and caregivers Katie Wilson and Priscilla Wilson, his driver, caregiver and loyal friend Curby Broom and Southern Care Hospice for their loving care and devotion.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2012.
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Condolences to Nancy & family.

Ann & Jim

October 21, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr.

October 4, 2012

Look to the Lord for your strength. He will comfort you in your time of loss. Mr. Trusclair is in paradise among his other hunting brothers. They will welcome him with loving arms.

Cynthia Walls

October 2, 2012

EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

REV. ANTHONY FERDINAND

September 29, 2012

Bette
May the Lord give you and your family courage and strength to keep you going through this tough time. Love to You, Your Mother and Family.

Shirley

September 28, 2012

To Bette and family, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I have walked in your shoes and understand the loss but I know that you know that God will provide in the days, hours, weeks, minutes to come. I will continue to pray for your mother and you family. I love you, Patsy

September 27, 2012

Bettie,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss. May God bless and keep you in his care.

Dorothy Green

September 27, 2012

To Bette and family - you are in my thoughts and prayers. You were there for me and mine, and I'm here for you and yours. Love you, Penny and family

Penny Butler

September 27, 2012

To the Trusclair Family:

Sometimes, All we can do is to cling to Faith not understanding, Just believing. In this time of loss, may Faith give you strenght and may Prayers give you comfort. With Deepest Sympathy

Freddie & Katherine Hamilton

September 26, 2012

Craig & Rose,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Grace Jones

September 26, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Brenda Jackson- Brown

September 26, 2012

TO THE TRUSCLAIR FAMILY
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

THE O'BEAR FAMILY

WANDA O'BEAR

September 25, 2012

My condolences to the family and to Ms.Bea and to our great choir director Brother Craig.

Emily L. Maten

September 25, 2012

To Our Family:
There's a pain that only our God can heal. It is our prayer that the love of God, family, and friends enfold you and give you strength during your journey through your bereavement. Even though when our love one passes on to their Heavenly Home we never lose them, not even to death. Edward will always continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision you make. His love has left an indelible imprint in our memories and know that our lives have been enriched by that love. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger, Rex, & Russell Smith

September 25, 2012

Sympathy to Ed and the family, we have good memories of Mr. Trusclair.
God Bless, Gloria and Horace Miles

September 25, 2012

My sympathy to the family. He was my bus driver. Great memories on that bus. Rest in Peace Mr. Trusclair

windy henry

September 25, 2012

Craig and Family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of grief. May you find comfort in knowing that God is still on your side and that The Holy Spirit will give you comfort.

Larry K. Horton

September 24, 2012

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

September 26, 2012

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