Dianne Marie Champagne passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her residence at the age of 71. She was a dedicated employee of Lafayette General Medical Center, as well as the Burdin Riehl Center for 42 years. She never regretted one day working in the medical field. Dianne always made sure everyone was taken care of - she was known for providing birthday cakes for everyone’s birthday and bringing her famous candies to Christmas. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sister, Debbie (Mike) Badeaux; brother, Henry J. Champagne; nephew, Kevin P. Poirrier; and great niece, Kalyn R. Poirrier. She was preceded in death by her father, Antoine Champagne; mother, Mary Tauzin Champagne; step niece, Rachel B. Bonomi; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Tauzin; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Champagne. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Acadiana and her care givers, Laura Bernard and Terry Levergne for the compassionate care given to her during her time of need. A visitation and memorial service was held on on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge. Officiant: Deacon Marcel “Butch” Hebert. Interment: St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2, Breaux Bridge, LA. Pellerin Funeral Home, of Breaux Bridge, is in charge of arrangements.
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