Blaine Sylvester

March 1, 1921 - November 30, 2013
Funeral services were held for Blaine Sylvester, 92, of Grand Prairie, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grand Prairie at 11 a.m., Monday, December 2. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Mr. Sylvester died Saturday, November 30, 2013. He proudly served his country during World War II as a cook and instructor for the United States Army. He was an avid hunter and gardener and enjoyed caring for his livestock.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Lourie Sylvester of Grand Prairie, three daughters, Diana Lafleur and her husband, Winston, Maureen Douglas and Debbie Lafleur and her husband, Clyde, all of Grand Prairie; one brother, Bobby Sylvester of Grand Prairie; one sister, Allie Sylvester Jones of New Orleans; two very special brothers-in-law, Francis Richard and J.C. Sylvester, both of Grand Prairie; seven grandchildren, Cherie Lafleur, Missy Darbonne, Tiffany Fontenot, Joey Lafleur, Christy Lafleur, Angela Manuel and Leslie Lafleur; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Crawford and Agnes Fontenot Sylvester; his son-in-law, Travis Douglas; and two brothers, Lynch Sylvester and Burke Sylvester.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.