Colin Mayne

Lafayette - A Graveside Funeral Service will be held for Colin Mayne on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 1100AM, at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery located at 4833 Hwy 182 S., Opelousas, LA 70570. Colin passed away March 25, 2021 after a short illness at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Father Kenneth Mayne will conduct the services. Colin was born on October 20, 1968 in Opelousas. He moved to Lafayette when he was five and was a resident from then on. He was a graduate of Acadiana High School where he was a member of the marching band drum corp. He was especially proud that Acadiana High School marched in the Macy’s Day Parade in NYC. Colin was a fine dining server; an excellent and talented drummer, having played with a number of bands most notably Mod Amish; he loved trivia and was often at Trivia Night at the Cafe Cottage. He had a memory that was truly amazing; he was a kind and gentle soul; and a true night owl. Colin never met a stranger. He loved sports, watching Jeopardy, PBS, and documentaries on a wide range of subjects. His love of music spanned a variety of genres. He had a big heart for animals. He loved to cook and experiment on recipes. He was truly a renaissance man. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell A. Mayne and Julia Hawkins Mayne Vandenberg; his sister, Tracy Ann Batton; and his grandparents, Paul Mayne, Lillian Chachere Mayne, Miamae and Louis Desselle, Grace and Ed Pearson; and his aunt and godmother, Catherine Mayne Hecker. He is survived by his brother, Peter Batton and his wife, Claudia of Katy, TX. His nieces, Rachel Whittle and Addie Whittle of Lafayette, and Natalie Batton of Katy, TX; his nephew, Michael Batton of Katy, TX; his step-father, Don Vandenberg of Cypress, TX; his uncles, Father Kenneth Mayne of Pine Prairie; Charles Mayne (Susan) of Natchitoches; and David Mayne (Sue) of Brunswick, MD; and his aunt, Lillian (Malcolm) Carsten of Mobile, AL; as well as numerous cousins and a host of dear friends. On March 6 Colin wrote the following on his Facebook page: God bless the nursing staff at Lafayette General and their infinite patience with me. One of the nurses who cared for him while he was inpatient at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital said: Mr. Mayne always thanked everyone for what they were doing for him. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital for their care and concern. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Colin Mayne

October 20, 1968 - March 25, 2021