S. — D.B. Nini. [Group Sheet]

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RAYNE - Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at a Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Edward Privat, 75, who died Thursday, June 23, at Encore Nursing Home in Crowley.

Interment was in the Leger Cemetery in Rayne.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Thibodeaux Privat of Rayne; two daughters, Julie Privat Wells, Stephanie Privat Nini and husband David; four step-daughters, Sara Leon, Laura Fontenot and husband Ben, Wynette Daigle and husband Taite, Shelly Coleman and husband Brandon; son, Joseph Privat and wife Melissa; two step-sons, Brian Leon and wife Roxanne, David Leon; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth Privat and wife Brenda.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edwin Privat; mother, Letitia Duos Privat; and great-grandchild, Bailey Leon.

Frank worked for the Rayne Police Department for 20 years and was a member of American Legion in Rayne and of the Knights of Columbus in Rayne.

A rosary was recited on Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.

Friends were received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Monday, June 27, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

(Published in the Crowley Post Signal on June 29, 2016)

Frank married R. Vienne [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Letitia Duos 17 Nov 1937, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Letitia was born 17 Jun 1916, Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Dec 1987, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , 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)