Gayle Lagarde Madden

Gayle Lagarde Madden, 72, of Meraux, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday August 16th, 2020 at her residence in Meraux, Louisiana. A loving wife and mother, Gayle was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Madden Jr. and her parents Rene Paul Lagarde and Doris Branch Lagarde. Gayle is survived by her two sons, Thomas III (Sally), Rene Sr. (Darlene) and her grandchildren Gabriel, Kelsey and Rene Jr. Gayle was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 27, 1947 and grew up in Chalmette, LA. She was an Alumnus of Academy of Holy Angels in New Orleans, LA. She married Thomas on July 15, 1974 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church upon which they took up residence in Meraux, LA. She was an employee of the United States Postal Service for 28 years. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary at Council #5747 in Chalmette, LA. Gayle was always a giving soul who never met a stranger – only friends she hadn’t made yet. She was always welcoming with open arms. She enjoyed spoiling her 3 grandchildren. She also enjoyed feeding people, always making sure no one ever left her home hungry. She was one of the most loving souls to grace the earth and with her passing leaves a hole too large to ever be filled.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with Fr. Sal Galvez officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, her family is requesting donations be made in her name to Second Harvester’s Food Bank, https://no-hunger.org/ .

Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.