Patricia Patty Haydel

Patty Haydel, age 72, loving and kind daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend, departed this earth on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral on Thursday, October 11, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Patty was the daughter of the late Dr. Henry Lawrence and Judith Ayme Haydel. She was predeceased by sister, Betty Jean Haydel Fakier; brothers, Henry Lawrence, Jr., Dr. Kenneth Thomas and Ronald Joseph; sister-in-law, Genevieve Marcello Haydel; brother-in-law, Robert Fakier. Also, predeceased by niece, Tara Lynn Haydel; nephew, David Michael Haydel, Steven Thomas Haydel and great nephews, Ian Christopher Haydel and Joseph McCloskey Schmidt.

Patty is survived by her three brothers, Dr. K. Gerald "Jerry" Haydel, Dr. Robert "Bobby" Haydel and wife Alice, and Dr. Richard "Dicky" Haydel and wife Judy; four sisters, Judith "Judy" Henneberger and husband John, Kathleen "Kathy" M. Haydel and friend Sharon Jackson, and Margaret "Peggy" Estes and husband John; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Haydel and Martha Haydel. Patty is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Patty was fun, loving, caring, giving, and spiritual woman who loved and served her Lord. Patty was an Alumna of St. Francis de Sales school and received a BA degree in elementary education from Nicholls State University. She taught kindergarten at St. Francis de Sales and St. Gregory Schools. However, thirty years of teaching kindergarten was at her beloved Grand Caillou Elementary School. “Miss Patty” touched the lives of thousands of young people in Terrebonne Parish during her long career. She loved all of her students and had a special place for each of them in her heart.

Patty was a devout Catholic, parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and served as Eucharist Minister for many years. She also helped to maintain the gardens around the church for some time.

Patty’s family was most important to her and so many of her nieces and nephews tagged her as their favorite “aunt!” She loved her home and yard, especially, her lovely butterfly garden. Butterflies were important to her because of their representation of transformation in God’s beautiful world. Patty enjoyed all the holidays including Mardi Gras. Going out with her many friends and classmates were so special to her.

The family would like to thank Patty’s faithful caregivers especially her brothers, Dr. Dicky and Dr. Bobby Haydel and sister, Peggy and husband John Estes. Also, her niece, Dawn Boudreaux and friends, Sharon Miller, and Joan Boudreaux.

2 Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
Patty’s heart was full of love, she grew her angel wings and she now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in memory of Miss Patty Haydel to Grand Caillou Elementary School, 3933 Grand Caillou Rd. Houma, LA 70363.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Haydel family.