Edmond Louis Daigle Sr.

Edmond Louis Daigle, Sr., age 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, of complications from COPD, at his home in Metairie, LA. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Ganucheau Daigle. Father of Edmond (Eddie) Louis Daigle, Jr. and Kevin Henry Daigle. Son of the late Francis R. Daigle, Sr. and Carmen Tregre Daigle. Father-in-law of Elizabeth (Libby) D. Daigle. Grandfather of Victoria (Tori) Isabell Daigle. Brother and brother-in-law of Francis Roy and Gail P. Daigle, L Paul and the late Carol G. Daigle, Carmen (Lady) and the late Dayton (Joe) Schexnaydre.

A native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie for the past 50 years. He graduated from St. Rose de Lima grammar school in 1949, Jesuit High School in 1953 and Delgado Trade School in 1956. For the next 10 years he did carpentry work with Home Builders and in shipyards. He also served in the Louisiana National Guard. In 1966 he was hired by Boh Brothers Construction Co. and worked as a field superintendent until retiring in 1997.

He was a parishioner and daily communicant of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church and a member of the Adoration Chapel and the Men's Club. He received the Order of St. Louis Medallion and numerous Clem Awards. He was the inaugural recipient of the SCR Men's Club St. Paul the Apostle Award. He delivered Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Order of Alhambra, The Good Timers, and the Bayou Traverse Hunting Club. He was a Manresa retreatant for 10 years.

He will be remembered for his delight in working with wood, for his wild game gumbos, his passion for the outdoors and his love for his family and his Church.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian burial at St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA on Monday, June 1, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM followed by Mass at 12:30PM. Face masks are required, but not provided. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred or donations to St. Clement of Rome Church or ARC of Greater New Orleans, 925 Labarre Rd, Metairie,LA 70001.