John Adam Lavigne, 85 and a resident of Gonzales, La. Passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nellwyn Smith Lavigne; children, Terry Lavigne (Terry), Tracy Lavigne Brister (Randy), Troy Lavigne (Debra), and Todd Lavigne (Erin); 8 grandchildren, Cindi Lavigne, Bree Lavigne, Michael Lavigne (Jennifer), Colby Lavigne, Cierra Lavigne, Carson Lavigne, Courtney Millien and Melissa Roy; 6 great-grandchildren, Tenley Lavigne, Lukas Lavigne, Finn Normand, Ellory Normand, Brooklyn Maxwell, and Addison Lavigne; sisters, Virginia “Ginny" Meche, Lois Avery, Leontine Weaver, and Joyce Andrews; brother, Lawrence “Lonnie” Lavigne; sister-in-law, Mae Lavigne, and brother-in-law, Wilbert Burratt. He was preceded in death by his parents Emile Sr., and Gertrude Lavigne; sisters, Hilda Weishar, Glorydean Templet, Clara Burratt, Mercedean Waguespack; brothers, Emile Lavigne, Jr., Joe Lavigne, Fernell “Preacher” Lavigne, and Perry Lavigne. Services for John will be held at Ourso Funeral Home 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, La. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Visitation will be from 9 am until the funeral service at 12 pm. Burial will be at Hope Haven Cemetery, 37577 Duplessis Rd, Prairieville, La. Pallbearers will be Terry Lavigne, Troy Lavigne, Todd Lavigne, Randy Brister, Colby Lavigne, Caleb Normand. Honorary pallbearer is Lukas Lavigne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com.
