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Funeral services for Anthony Scott Privat, 48, lifelong resident of Rayne and one of the community's best known and loved citizens, were held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 25, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Many friends joined the sorrowing family to pay final tribute to "Tony" as he was known and loved by everyone., and participated in the Christmas afternoon services with Rev. O'Neil Landry of Centerville, a cousin, officiating Present in the Sanctuary were Msgr Emery Labbe, Rev. Joseph Breaux and Rev. Kenneth Morvant.

Interment followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangements. Pallbearers included Philip Trahan, Roderick Trahan, Frank Privat, Tommy Privat, Dan Landry, Jr, and Edward S. McBride of Chase, Maryland.

Mr. Privat was stricken at his home Thursday morning and was rushed to the Rayne-Branch Hospital where he passed away at 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

His sudden death is a tragic loss, not only to his dear wife and other members of his family, but to the hosts of friends who had known and admired him throughout his entire lifetime.

He was the son of the late Joseph Privat and Julie McBride Privat, representing two of the early pioneer families of this community. He was reared here and graduated from St. Joseph High School, later attending the SW La Vocational-Technical School in Crowley. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army, and upon his return to civilian life, went into business with his father operating Privat's Bakery and assisting with his father's widespread farming interests. After his father's death, Tony continued to operate the family bakery until recent months when it was closed. At the time of his death he was still managing the Privat farm.

He was an active member of the Rayne Lions Club, Woodmen of the World, Rayne Council 1897, Knights of Columbus, Msgr George Mollo Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Colubms, and Arceneaux Post No. 77, American Legion.

Always friendly to everyone, with a genuine smile of happiness, and a ready wit and humor which endeared him to "grown-ups" and children alike, Tony was loved by all, especially by the younger members of the family who sensed his understanding and deep affection for each of them. May cherished memories remain of his kind, quiet and sincere personality. He was never too busy to take time for a visit with friends, and he always responded in his sincere, cheerful way which was a bright part of the day for everyone meeting him. Kind and thoughtful, his life was marked by consideration for others. He and his devoted wife had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and this was a time of particular happiness for them - with friends everywhere sharing the opportunity to express their admiration for this loved couple. His sudden and untimely death came as a great shock to the community where he will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

He is survived by his wife, the former Rita Trahan, one sister, Mrs. Edwin Ousse, of Rayne, the former Julie Privat; one nniece and nephew in Rayne, Juliana Ousse and Edwin "Butch" Ousse, Jr., and 24 other nieces and nephews in this immediate area.

to the wife whom tony loved so dearly - to Julie , and to her sweet family who were such a close and intimate part of his life, Acadian-Tribune and his hosts of friends everywhere join in expressions of sincerest sympathy. And he will long be remembered for his goodness, his sweet, kind manner and his deep and abiding friendship for his fellowman. He will be remembered in the smile of a child and the gentle beauty of a quiet summer day - and in the brotherhood of man... "to have a friend is to be one" was Tony's way of life, and he lived the beautiful Christian concept day by day - a lasting and perfect memorial to a dear, lovely person. We all cherish that memory.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 31, 1970)

Anthony — Rita Amy Trahan. Rita was born 23 Jan 1925, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Mar 2005, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Mar 2005, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Julie Marie McBride 5 Feb 1921, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Julie (daughter of Walter Scott McBride and Aurelia Perres) was born 14 Jul 1896, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Dec 1963, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Last Rites Held At Monday Mass For Mrs. Privat

Funeral services were held at a 10 a.m. Mass Monday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Mrs. Joseph Privat, 67, the former Julie McBride, who died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday in the Rayne-Branch hospital.

She was born July 14, 1886, in Rayne.

Mrs. Privat's family was among the first settlers of Church Point, her father being the later Walter Scott McBride. Her mother was a direct descendant of the Acadians in the St. Martinville community. Her husband, Joe Privat, who preceded her in death two years, operated a bakery in Rayne which had been in his family since the early days of this city He was also prominently known for his work in developing agriculture in this area and won many awards for his truck farming. Active in the Auxiliary of Arceneaux Post, American Legion, Mrs. Privat was also a member of the Ladies Alter Society of St. Joseph Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Ousse, Rayne; one son, Anthony Privat, Rayne; one brother, Walter McBride, Rayne; one sister, Miss Ella McBride, Rayne, and one grandchild.

Officiating was Father O'Neil Landry, Mrs. Privat's nephew. He is the pastor of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville. Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Jules Jeanmard, pastor of the St. Edmond Catholic Church, Eunice, Rev. Joseph Lefleur, pastor of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata; and Rev. Hubert Lerschen.

The Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on January 2, 1964)

Walter married Aurelia Perres Aurelia (daughter of Auguste Perres and Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc) was born 13 Jan 1855, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Mar 1936, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Pioneer Woman Of Rayne Dies Sunday

St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9 a.m., Monday, March 23, Father H. Lerschen officiating. during his sermon, he spoke of the many virtues which Mrs. McBride possessed, stressing her motherhood and life of love for her children, which was made the more impressive by the tear stained faces of these same "girls and boys" who surrounded her during the funeral. At the close of the last rites, the funeral procession continued on to St. Joseph's cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest in the family vault.

Pallbearers included Mrs. McBride's four sons: Walter, Edward, Henry and Anderson, and two nephews, Felix Perres and O.T. McBride.

The well conducted arrangements were in charge of the Ardoin Funeral Home.

With Mrs. McBride's death, one of Rayne's most colorful characters has passed on. With her went a wealth of history and lore of this community since she was one of the first residents of Rayne and the former Poupeville. Her father, August Perres, Sr., came to this section of Louisiana from France, and was one of the first to make his home in the vicinity of what is now known as Rayne. He married a Miss LeBlanc who was in turn a daughter of a Miss Broussard, the family line being direct descendants of Longfellow's famous "Evangeline". Mrs. McBride's mother was originally from what is now the Church Point community, but after her marriage, she and Mr. Perres moved to this section. Mrs. McBride was born on one of the largest tracts in the State at that time, owned by her father and located in and around Poupeville, near the present John Servat farm. The settlement gradually grew and the present St. Joseph Church was established near there some 70 years ago. Later, with the passing of the Southern Pacific Lines, the entire settlement was moved up to the tracks and renamed Rayne, Mrs. McBride moving into town 65 years ago she married Walter Scott McBride of the Church Point section and since that time, has made her home continuously in Rayne.

To talk with her was a rare treat, for she had the customs and history of the community at her fingertips and with her many experiences in the early days, she was a source of unusual and accurate information. During her girlhood and early wife-hood, the families had to spin their own cotton and weave their cloth for wearing apparel. All of their cooking was done in chimneys, and hardships were plentiful. Mrs. McBride was one of the few of these Louisiana pioneers who lived to see electricity become universally used along with thousands of other inventions and improvements, and she kept in touch with the wide progress of the world during her last years.

Her keen mind and active sense of humor, made Mrs. McBride a constant source of pleasure to her family and hundreds of friends, these faculties even seeming to improve with the advancement of years. She recognized everyone immediately and always had a friendly greeting for all.

In her last illness, around her bedside were gathered her "boys" and "girls", always girls and boys to her although they have grown to mature years with homes of their own. The life so long interwoven with theirs, they watched with grief-stricken hearts, while it slowly but surely passed over. The love of a mother for her children passes all human understanding and just such a love did this mother have for her family. We feel confident that in coming years the memory of her unselfish devotion will be for them a guiding star and an ever present inspiration. Although fully aware that her "four score and ten" had long since passed, this mother had no fear of death. She talked with members of her family about the past and planned for the present and future. Her last words were of love for her children, and that quiet closing scene has left with them the indication of that wonderful peace to which she has been claimed after her long years of service and labor on this earth. A true Christian, Mrs. McBride practiced the precepts of her early teaching faithfully, and was prepared when the last summons came.

Tribune bows its head in grief at the passing of so loved a figure, and it is with sincere regret that we add our words of condolences to those who have been voiced by the scores of friends throughout this section.

Surviving Mrs. McBride, former Miss Aurelia Perres, are six children: Anderson of Rayne, Henry of Port Arthur, Miss Ella McBride, Walter, Edward, and Mrs. Jos. Privat, all of Rayne. In addition she is survived by one adopted daughter, Mrs. G. Besse of Port Arthur; four half-sisters: Mrs. Sylvestre Boudreaux, and Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne and Mrs. Adam Talbot and Mrs. Felix Royer of Port Arthur; and one half-brother, Anatole Clement of Rayne; seventeen grandchildren, and one niece, Mrs. Lucille Jeanmard of Lafayette and one nephew, Felix Perres of Rayne. Her only brother, August Perres, Jr., preceded her in death a number of years ago.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on March 27, 1936)

Auguste married Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc 20 Jan 1854, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Calisse (daughter of Calliste LeBlanc and Marie Cleonide Broussard) was born 4 May 1838, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Jul 1903, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Jul 1903, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, La., July 28. - Mrs. Don Louis Clement died this morning at 10 o'clock, at the advanced age of sixty-seven years. She will be buried at the Catholic Cemetery here tomorrow morning. She leaves two sons and four daughters.

(Published in The New Orleans Times-Democrat on July 29, 1903)