John Charles Baudoin, “Big John”, of Chalmette, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the age of 82. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Myra McDonald Baudoin; Daughters, Yvette Mayeur (David), Letitia Cadwell-Wigstrom (James), and Son, Michael Baudoin (Rhonda). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tiffinie, Rachel, Joseph, David, Johnathan, Kelsi, and 4 great grandchildren. John, who was born in New Orleans, LA, served in the National Guard of Louisiana and as Army Reserve of the United States. He has lived in Chalmette, LA for the past 51 years where he served as a public official, Constable (Ward G), for 22 years. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church Mark’s Men Club and the “Old 9th Ward Gang” Club. John worked as a construction superintendent most of his life with notable achievements for Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, LA and the former New Orleans Arena. Family and friends were invited to attend the funeral services at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.
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