Clara “Mazie” Wilson LaFond passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 87. She was the cherished wife of the late Jack Duane LaFond. Loving mother of Cynthia Arnold (Henry Jr.), Lisa Hotard, Heather Turgeau (Jules), Laura Triche (Perry), Heidi Dennis (Errol Jr.), Gretchen Wilson (Gary) and the late John LaFond (Linda). Daughter of the late Edmund and Clara Appe Wilson. Sister of the late Edmund Wilson and Eva Volante. Proud grandmother of Blake Arnold, Connor Arnold, Rachelle Hotard (Ralph), Aaron Hotard (Kourtney), Jonathon Turgeau (Chelsea), Tara Gioe, Jordan Turgeau (Ashton), Brad Triche (Tracy), Ryan Triche (Amy), Lance Triche, Pierce Dennis, Jodie Dennis, Holly Gray (Gregory), John Gray, Miranda Cuccia (Derrick) and Audra Swan. Great grandmother of Kaleb, Luca, Sienna, Alyvia, Haylee, Ethan, Lauren, Andrew, Emma, Claire and Peyton. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Clara was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish where she was a loving caregiver for so many children. She was also deeply devoted to her Lord and Savior. She served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Bernard Catholic Church, head of the Martha & Mary Group, and was honored with the Senior Citizen Medal through the Catholic Church. Clara truly enjoyed life through her simple pleasures of creating Christmas stockings, socializing with her family and friends, loved watching the Hallmark Channel, and drinking coffee with the friends she so adored. She will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her loving spirit, her laughter, and for spoiling the grandchildren (her Snooki-Frooks). She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all, including her beloved dogs, Aggie and Schotze. Family wishes to extend special thanks to Ms. Janet Arnold and Craig Swan. Relatives and friends attended an evening visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a morning visitation to be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow, beginning at 11 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Ed Grice and Fr. Raymond Guillot. Clara will be laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Immediately following services, please join us for a bereavement dinner at St. Bernard Catholic Church. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.