Margaret Smith Romaire, a long time resident of Morgan City, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 95. She was welcomed into heaven by her loving husband of 74 years, Ferris P. Romaire, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Catherine Romaire Ballay; daughter-in-law Terry Lombardino Romaire; parents, Willie and Emily Autin Smith; siblings William Smith, Sadie Smith Adams, Odery Smith, Luella Smith, and Betty Smith Boudreaux.
Margaret leaves behind three grateful children, Dianne Romaire Romano (Michael), Robert P. Romaire, and Kim Romaire Noto (Gary); son-in-law Herman Ballay, Jr.; grandchildren Ann-Marie Ballay, Jacque Ballay, Melissa Romaire Mertz, Emily Romano, Amanda Noto Kleckley, Peter Noto, Maria Noto Moynihan, and Aimee Noto Kindle; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Margaret was a member of The Ladies Altar Society, Come Lord Jesus group, and the Ladies Garden Club. She was a wonderful and creative cook, talented seamstress, and lifelong fan of college baseball. Her life was filled with love and laughter, and she opened her heart, home, and kitchen to numerous neighbors and friends who she considered part of her family.
Her loved ones are thankful to the amazing friends and family who visited often throughout the years. They would like to give a special thank you to Margaret’s nephew Ricky Romaire, and her devoted caregivers Viki Daigle, Lisa Daigle, and Ashley Soto.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, located at 2100 Cedar St., Morgan City, LA, with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at Morgan City Cemetery located at 450 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA.
