James Carroll LeMaire

Abbeville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:00 am in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville for James Carroll LeMaire, age 88, who passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his residence in Abbeville. Fr. Nicholas G. DuPre’ will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and officiate the services. Interment will be held in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery at a later date. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am Saturday morning at the church. James Carroll Lemaire was born on October 31, 1936, in Vermilion parish, and he was a lifelong resident of Perry. Carroll will be remembered as a selfless man who wanted to ensure his wife and children were happy and well taken care of. He had a strong faith in God, and he served as an usher at St. Mary Magdalen for over 50 years. Besides spending time with his family, his most favorite thing to do was work cattle. He was also a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Carroll will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Carroll is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Gaynell LeMaire of Abbeville; his children, Lisa Gaspard (Dennis), Angelique Garcia (Chris), and Dina Tessier (Joe); his grandchildren, Britni Lyons, Cody Gaspard, Roman Garcia, Victoria Garcia, Analise Tessier, and Addison Tessier; his great grandchildren, Jackson Lyons, Paisyn Lyons, and Vanyel Gaspard; as well as his brother Delray LeMaire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph LeMaire and Mimia Mouton LeMaire; his oldest brother, Doyes LeMaire; Carroll was also preceded in death by 3 beloved great grandchildren due to miscarriage. While their time on earth was short their memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of his family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana in memory of James Carroll LeMaire https://hospiceacadiana.com/hoa/donate. The LeMaire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Hospice of Acadiana; as well as the Doctors and Nurses of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for the compassion care they offered Carroll in his time of need. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

James Carroll LeMaire

October 31, 1936 - March 2, 2025