Sidney Joseph Broussard

Funeral services will be held at an 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church for Sidney Joseph Broussard, Sr., 89, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Broussard, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and a resident of Youngsville, was the son of the late Maurice Broussard, Sr. and the former Editha Baudoin. He was the owner/operator of Sid's Plant Service for over 25 years. He was a Broussard town councilman for 6 years from 1978-1984. Survivors include his wife Barbara R. Broussard of Youngsville; three daughters, Shirley B. Romero and her husband, Paul Sterling of Broussard, Shelia Roberts Saxton and her husband, Jim of Houston, Texas, and Shelly T. Comeaux and her husband, Larry of Broussard; three sons, Ronny Broussard and his wife, Kathy C. of Broussard, Bobby Broussard and his wife, Betty M. of Broussard, and Kevin P. Blanchard and his wife, Merri of Broussard; four step daughters, Linda Guilbeau and her husband, Wilfred, Charlene Lagneaux and her husband, Vern, Sandra Labiche and her husband, David, and Karen Romero and her husband, Matthew; twenty six grandchildren; thirty three great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and one sister, Jeanne Pilgeon and her husband, Elie of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nettie G. Broussard; one son, Chief Sidney Broussard, Jr. and his wife, Rita; one sister, Lucille Badeaux; three brothers, Maurice Broussard, Jr., Dennis Broussard, Sr., and Walter Broussard, Sr.; one son-in-law, Lionel Romero; and one brother-in-law, Shirley Romero. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm and continue on Thursday from 8:00 am until time of service. Barbara Broussard will recite a rosary at 7:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Chris Broussard, Bobby Broussard, Damon Comeaux, Walter Broussard, Jr., Steve Badeaux, and Clint Bourque. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin P. Blanchard, and Wilfred Guilbeau. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr.'s Gary Guidry, Kemp Coreil, Kenneth Entes and the nursing staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center fourth floor ICU. Personal condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com Delhomme Funeral Home, 111 North Washington Street, Broussard, will be in charge of the arrangements.

Sidney Joseph Broussard

May 25, 1919 - July 7, 2008