Lydia Robillard Pourciau, native of New Roads, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. She was a homemaker, an officer in St. Regis Place Homeowner's Association for several years, and a 25-year volunteer with the Cub Scouts, attending national training at the Philmont Scout Ranch Training Center several times. She earned the Wood Badge and Silver Beaver awards. Lydia was also a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church where she founded the Prayer Line Ministry. She is survived by her husband, Charles Pourciau; sons, Jacques (Anne Scott), Andre (Andrea), and Jean (Aimee); brother, Lawrence Robillard (Candy); longtime caregiver and friend, Beverly Roberts; grandchildren, Jacob (Hannah) Pourciau and Mary Scott Pourciau; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Russell and Ethel Robillard; stepmother, Marge Robillard; grandson, Cody Pourciau; and sister, Bonnie Robillard. The family thanks Dr. Roussel and the staff of Communitas Primary Care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Istrouma Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 9644 Brookline Ave, BR, 70809, in memory of Lydia Pourciau. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Monday, January 18, at noon. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
