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NEW ORLEANS - Jane E. Prudhomme, a University of New Orleans administrator who was instrumental in helping the lakefront school become one of the nation's top 200 universities in terms of research dollars, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, of cancer at her home in Slidell. She was 53.

As assistant vice chancellor for research and sponsored programs, Ms. Prudhomme worked with faculty members in identifying grant opportunities and submitting applications.

Her success made her office one of the most important players in UNO's drive to become a nationally recognized research university, colleagues said.

Besides trying to match professor's research interests with potential grant-making organizations, Ms. Prudhomme coached new faculty members through the application process, giving them tips and skills that would help them find underwriting for future research.

"Her excitement about the prospect of getting research funding sometimes initially surpassed the faculty member's," one UNO professor said. "She would encourage them to believe that the funding was possible, and in turn they would work up to their best level and get the grant."

Born in Lafayette, Ms. Prudhomme graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and earned Master's degrees from UNO and the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

She joined the UNO staff in 1986 as assistant director of the university's Downtown Center. She moved to the main campus in 1994 as director of research and sponsored programs. She was named a vice chancellor in 1999.

Ms. Prudhomme also championed the Jazz Journey program, a joint effort of her office and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation that brought campus and community audiences together to hear jazz performers such as Ahmad Jamal and Shirley Horne.

Survivors include two brothers, William J. Prudhomme, of Mandeville, and Robert W. Prudhomme, of Dade City, Fla.

A memorial service will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at the UNO Newman Center on Alumni Drive, across from the University Center.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on August 14, 2003)

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OLLA - Services for Webbie W. Prudhomme will be at 2 p.m. today in Olla First Baptist Church with the Rev. Woodie Rimes officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Lafayette, under direction of Hixon Bros.

Prudhomme, 82, of Olla died at 8:18 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1993, in his residence.

He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Charles F. Buck Lodge No. 206 F&AM.

Survivors include his wife, Letha Cotton Prudhomme of Olla; two sons, Robert Prudhomme of Dade City, Fla., and William J. Prudhomme of Mandeville; one stepson, Gerald Glidwell of Olla; one daughter, Jane Elizabeth Prudhomme of Slidell; two stepdaughters, June Ganey of Trout and Geralie Woodruff of Urania; one sister, Marie Norris of Atlanta, Ga.; and six grandchildren.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services at the church.

(Published in The Alexandria Town Talk on May 2, 1993)

Webbie married Anna Mae Doucet 19 Jun 1943, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. Anna (daughter of Martial Jim Doucet and Clemence LeBlanc) was born 12 Mar 1910, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Jul 1976, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 6 Jul 1976, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in Delhomme Funeral Home chapel for Mrs. Webb W. Prudhomme, 66, the former Annie Mae Doucet, who died at 1:10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following a brief illness.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Prudhomme was a native and lifelong resident of Lafyaette. She was a member of the Association of Retired Persons.

Survivors include her husband, Webb W. Prudhomme, of Lafayette; one daughter, Miss Jane Prudhomme of New Orleans; two sons, William Prudhomme of Metairie, and Robert Prudhomme of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Robert L. Doucet of Lafayette, and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on July 6, 1976)

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Death of M. J. Doucet Occurs At Home Here

Martial J. Doucet, well-known Lafayette railroad man, died Wednesday night at the Southern Pacific Hospital at Houston, Texas where he had been under treatment for several months.

Mr. Doucet, who was 50 years, seven months and 21 days of age, was employed with the Southern Pacific since 1900 and was car foreman here. He was a member of the Knights Templar, Order of the Eastern Star, and Hope Lodge of Masons.

Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church here Friday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock followed by interment in the Protestant cemetery.

Mr. Doucet is survived by his widow, nee Clemence LeBlanc; two children, Annie Mae and Robert L. Doucet; two brothers, Pierre and Paul Doucet; four sisters, Mrs. Andre Mouton, Mrs. Lucien Bonin, Mrs. Abel Durand and Mrs. Stephen Guchereau; and two grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are in charge of Rene Delhomee and Son.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on August 25, 1932)

Martial married Clemence LeBlanc 12 May 1903, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clemence (daughter of Clet LeBlanc, Jr. and Marguerite Azena Vincent) was born 21 Feb 1882, Broussard, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Mar 1968, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 30 Mar 1968, Masonic Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services will be held at a 10:30 a.m. Mass tomorrow at St. John Cathedral for Mrs. Martial (Jim) Doucet, 85, the former Clemence LeBlanc, who died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Friday at 4:30 a.m. after a brief illness. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery.

A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mrs. Doucet was a native of Broussard and had resided in Lafayette for 68 years. Her home was at 610 Garfield Street. She was the daughter of the late Azena Vincent and Clet LeBlanc.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W.W. Prudhomme of Lafayette; one sons, R.L. (Bob) Doucet of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Tanner and Mrs. Pierre S. Landry, both of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

(Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on March 29, 1968)

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Mr. Clet LeBlanc, Jr., aged 46 years, died at his home in Lafayette last Wednesday night after a long illness. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Broussard the following day.

Mr. LeBlanc was a resident of the fourth ward up to a few months ago when he moved to Lafayette with his family. He was an honest man, a good friend and a father and husband who was devoted to his family. In his death the community loses a worthy citizen who was always ready to do his share for the honor and credit of his country. Though it was perhaps in the humbler walks of life his influence was always exerted for the good and against the bad.

(Published in the Lafayette Gazette on October 27, 1900)

Clet married Marguerite Azena Vincent 4 Jun 1874, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA. Marguerite (daughter of Pierre Onezime Vincent and Marguerite Eurasie Bertrand) was born 4 Mar 1855, Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Dec 1927, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Dec 1927, Sacred Heart Cemetery and Mausoleum - Broussard, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Clet LeBlanc, a life long resient of Lafayette parish, died suddenly Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Doucet at Lafayette. Mrs. LeBlanc at the time of her death was 72 years of age. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Catholic church at Broussard, burial being in the Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving Mrs. LeBlanc are four daughters, Mrs. M. Doucet, Mrs. P. Landry, Mrs. L. Daigle of Lafayette, and Mrs. J.W. Tanner of New Orleans, four sons, Homer P. of Shreveport, Albert of Port Arthur, Frank P. of San Antonio, Texas and Clebert J. of Rayne.

(Published in the Rayne Tribune on 24 Dec 1927)

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Mrs. Clet LeBlanc died Friday night at 9:30, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Martial Doucet, 610 Garfield St., at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Mrs. LeBlanc is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Pierre Landry, Mrs. Martial Doucet and Mrs. Frank Daigle, all of this city, and Mrs. J. W. Tanner, of New Orleans; four sons, Clebert LeBlanc, Jr., of Rayne, La., Homer P. LeBlanc, of Shreveport, Albert LeBlanc, Port Arthur, Texas, and Frank P. LeBlanc, San Antonio, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard at 10:30 Sunday morning, followed by interment in the Catholic Cemetery there.

The funeral arrangements are in charge of Rene Delhomme.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on December 17, 1927)