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Harold L. Suire
Harold L. Suire, 73, of Baton Rouge, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. A public visitation will be held from 9:30am - 11:30am with a memorial service and mass immediately following on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge with Father Louis Richard and Father Jared Suire as the celebrants. Born on Thursday, June 29, 1950 in Kaplan (Vermilion Parish), he was the son of Dalton and Marie (Dubois) Suire. Raised in Vermilion Parish, Harold and his family lived in Lafayette for a time and then spent much of his/their adult life in Baton Rouge. Harold taught middle and high school and then earned his master's degree (Administration with a focus on Guidance and Counseling) from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL) and in 1996, he was named Alumni of the Year. Harold served as Principal of Vermilion Catholic at the young age of 28. Early in his career, Harold moved into a professional role as Vice President of American Bank in Lafayette. And then as part of expanding his servant leadership focus and efforts, Greater Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce as Vice President of Education and Leadership Development. Under the mentorship of Mr. Bill Little, he created the Leadership Baton Rouge program. As President of Council for a Better Louisiana, Harold connected with their mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens of Louisiana. He advocated for education, fiscal policy reform and civic engagement while valuing cultural diversity within its programs. During his time with CABL, he created the Leadership Louisiana program. In 1988, Harold started the consulting and training firm Education, Research and Information Services. ERI expanded the use and impact of Community Advisory Panels through numerous states including Louisiana. He also served as the lead administrator for non-profits such as the Johnston Science Foundation. Harold served as an associate, master certified trainer and national presenter for Emergenetics International. In 1992, Harold was blessed to be a recipient of a cornea transplant. This life event allowed him to see clearly and, in a larger way, provided a perspective for Harold to share with all that he met. This opportunity allowed him to continue his lifelong passion for reading, a gift he strove to share with others. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lynne McBride Suire of Baton Rouge; one daughter Rachel Riley (husband Michael Riley) of Baton Rouge, and two sons Timothy Suire (wife Kathryn Cooper Suire) of River Ridge, and David Suire (partner Ali Bagbey) of Baton Rouge and Sister Carmelita Latiolais. He is also survived by two brothers Glenn Suire (wife Beverly Suire) and Sanford Suire (wife Brenda Suire); one sister Kay Suire Breaux (Glen Breaux). He is also survived by his six grandchildren (Patrick, William, Allison, Caroline, Charlotte and Harry). Harold was preceded in death by his parents. Honored to serve as pallbearers are his brothers Glenn and Sanford Suire, grandsons Patrick and William Riley, godson and nephew Sy Suire, brother-in-law Glen Breaux and lifelong friend Doug Kite. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Dardenne, Michael Riley and Ralph Stephens. A private burial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made in his memory to: Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation. For more information, please go to https://give.louisiana.edu/give-now/blancocenter. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. For more information, please go to https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/. Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency. For more information, please go to https://www.lopa.org/donation.
(Published in The Baton Rouge Advocate from October 15 to October 16, 2023)
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1950 - 2023 (73 years)
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