Victor "Captain Vic" Joseph Gaudet

Victor "Captain Vic" Joseph Gaudet, 88, a resident of Amelia, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Vic was born on June 10, 1927 in Napoleonville, the son of Felix Gaudet Sr. and Rosalie Fryou Gaudet. Vic was one who loved to be in the outdoors on the boat navigating the waterways. His love of the outdoors and fishing and shrimping led him to being a commercial fisherman for many years. He was a master carpenter who could build anything and loved building various projects for his family. He was the most faithful and loving husband and the kindest and gentlest father that anyone could ask for. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Barbara Bailey Gaudet of Amelia; five children, Newton "Bobby" Gaudet of Amelia, Eldridge "Cookie" Gaudet and wife Stephanie of Bayou Black, Ashley "Bo" Gaudet of Amelia, Marlene Melton and husband Hank of Houma, Carol Doucet and husband Troy of Patterson; ten grandchildren, Victor Gaudet II, Amanda Gaudet, Casandra Wesley, Dawn Vidrine, Heather Guidry, Cody Normand, Jared Lamb, Alayna Portier, Hope Vaughn, Ashley Gaudet Jr.; numerous great grandchildren; one brother, Louis Gaudet and wife Stella of Bayou L'Ourse; one sister, Loraine Aucoin of Baton Rouge. Vic was preceded in death by five brothers, John Gaudet, Gilday Gaudet, Hembley Gaudet, Eros Gaudet, Felix Gaudet Jr.; one sister, Christine Verret. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Andrew Catholic Church with a visitation being held from 9:00 a.m. until Mass time. Following Mass Vic will be laid to rest in the St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery.