TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for GROS, EDWARD PAUL 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Friday, May 27, 2016

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GROS, EDWARD PAUL 
January 17, 1927 - May 27, 2016

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Edward Paul Gros, 89, a native of Morgan City, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, 
LA, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held on May 31, 2016 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church 
from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 
11:00 am. 

Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery will take place at a later date.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Loretta Arcement Gros; son, Michael 
Gros; daughters, Barbara Naquin and husband Larry, Catherine Naquin and husband 
Clifton Jr., Judy Simoneaux and husband Wayne, Nancy Gros; sister, Enola 
Waguespack; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe Gros and Mabel Ledet Gros; 
sisters, Lilly Mae Berger, Marie Benoit, Elizabeth Collier; brothers, twin 
Edwin Gros, Nolan Gros, Robert Gros, Milton Gros and Joseph Gros.

Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Campaign in World 
War II. A longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he rose steadily 
through their ranks as Post Commander for Post #5097, District Commander, and 
State Commander. 
He was also a recipient of the Durel Award for Citizenship. 
He always made his family the priority in his life, and he will be greatly 
missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Catherine's Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux, LA.

U.S. Army
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