Newton P. Aucoin

Newton P. Aucoin passed away on Thursday, May 21st at Teche Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of Berwick and is survived by his wife, Barbara Price Aucoin, of 59 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Uhry and Mae Hebert Aucoin, his niece Julie LeJeune, and his sister-in-law Carmen DeRoche. He leaves behind his brother Bobbie P. Aucoin and wife Diana, his sister Ruth A Landry, Brother-in-law Richard Price and wife Frances D. Price, Sister-in-law Sally Price Herman and husband Gary. Nephews: Stuart Aucoin and wife Kim, Rushe Aucoin and wife Mary, Shawn Price and wife Tonya, Barry Price and wife Mary, and Beau Herman and wife Mercer. Nieces: Vicky Gregory, Tonette Gibson, Jennifer Orlando and husband Peter, Jan King and husband Walter, Michelle Bellavia and husband Kelly, and Heather Breaux and husband Alan.

Newton retired from Shell Oil Co. He was an avid hunter and sports fisherman, and for 15 years he custom wrapped fresh and salt water rods and repaired reels.

Three joys of his life were working with the Civil Air Patrol in search and rescue, Civil Defense, and becoming an Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator who coordinated the communication activities between the radio operators and The Civil Defense. He enjoyed many years of working with and having a rewarding friendship with Dr. Mel Bourgeois.

Services were held on Monday, May 25th at Hargrave Funeral Home at 11:00 AM. Officiating were pastors John Locascio and Gary Herman.

The family would like to express deep heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lester L. Ducote, Jr. of Lafayette who made sure “the energizer bunny’s heart kept on ticking” for the last 40 years. Thanks, Doc.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to feel free to make a donation to the charity of your choice in Newton’s name.

N5BOD Signing Off…