Nolan P. Menard

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial wase held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Nolan Paul Menard, 78, who passed away on September 6, 2023.

A visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continued on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

A rosary was prayed at 6 p.m. on Friday. 

Rev. Garrett MacIntyre officiated at the funeral Mass. Readers were Kacie Breaux and Luke Bourque. Gift bearers were Raegan Rene and Kyler Laperouse.

Interment followed at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1. 

Nolan was born on January 16, 1945, in Breaux Bridge.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joyce Landry Menard; his son, Vince Michael Menard and his wife Jeanne, and their daughter Raegan Rene; four siblings, Georgie Devillier, Ethel Huval, George Jr. “Poncho”, and Viola “ShuShu” and her spouse, Don. 

Nolan was preceded in death by his parents, George Menard and Viola LeBlanc Menard.

Nolan was an outstanding athlete at Breaux Bridge High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track. After graduating from high school, Nolan played baseball with the local American Legion team and from there began his long career as a BIG-TIME softball player. Nolan’s talent was that of a third baseman. 

He enjoyed hunting rabbits with friends and raised beagles and trained them for field trials. Nolan was a painter for Floyd Breaux Contractors for many years.

He retired from Lafayette General Hospital after 20 years. 

Nolan proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. 

He was an avid gardener who enjoyed growing fruit and vegetables so that he could give them away to family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was honest, devoted, patient and maybe a little shy at times. Nolan was also a great friend, who was always available to help a friend in need. 

Pallbearers were Jack Delhomme, Roy Poche, Rodney Dugas, Mike Landry, Kris Devillier and Blake Huval.  

Honorary pallbearers were Moring Coffee Club and Pete Nicolosi Softball team.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to  www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

(Pd.Adv.)