ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: AUCOIN,  DONALD C. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Friday, August 3, 2012

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AUCOIN,  DONALD C. 
October 03, 1927  - August 03, 2012

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Donald C. Aucoin passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 in Hammond, LA at the 
age of 85. 

Don was born October 3, 1927 at Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, graduated from 
Fortier High School and joined the U.S. Army. 
Upon his return from service he studied at New Orleans Art Academy and 
graduated in three years. 
He began his marketing/sales career at Falstaff Brewing Corporation. First as 
an off-premise salesman and retiring as General Sales Manager after 20 years. 
He then became associated with Barney (Jimmy) Carey Distributor of Covington so 
that he could be home with his growing family. 
His family and his job were the loves of his life. He loved to travel and take 
road trips with his childhood friends, Ed and Marion Schwarz. 
Don had numerous interests...the Civil War Round Table, St. Tammany Tourist 
Commission, CASA, Chef Soiree', Madisonville Maritime Museum and the Wooden 
Boat Festival. 
His can-do attitude, creative talents, and vision of what could be made...many 
dreams possible. 

Beloved husband of Mary Eloise Aucoin for 60 years. Son of the late Elbert 
Peter Aucoin and Ida Mae Plaisance. Brother of the late Milton "Mickey" Aucoin. 
Brother-in-law of Marilyn Aucoin. Loving father of Donna Mae Abney (Bob), Robin 
Bridget Drago (Jerry), and Richard C. Aucoin (Heidi Schmitz). Grandfather of 
Bridget L. Glassman (Matt), Allison and Bryan Abney, Ashley, Cody, Madison and 
Casey Aucoin. He also has two step grandchildren, Jason Drago and Amy Allen and 
four step great-grandchildren Jordan, Emily, Olivia and Hugh.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Anselm Catholic Church, Madisonville, 
La., Friday, August 10, 2012 at 10:30 am. Visitation at the church from 9:30 am 
until Mass time. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite alzheimer's 
organization. 

Serenity Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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