Edward Peter Foret Sr.

Edward Peter Foret Sr, 76, a resident of Patterson passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Edward was born May 17, 1941 in Terrebonne Parish, the son of Morris Foret and Louisa Saucier Foret. Edward was a simple man and if his family and his dog Choolie were around, he was truly happy. Every day he would look forward to his daily hugs from his great granddaughter. He was a very religious man, who looked to the Lord for strength and healing for others. He could be found praying for hours at a time every day. He was a selfless man, as all his attention went to others in need. Edward also loved to fish as this was a past time he and his wife, Leeanna, loved to share together. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Leeanna Scadlock Foret of Patterson; one son, Edward Peter Foret, Jr. and wife Keicha of Patterson; one brother, Stanley Foret of Patterson; one grandchild, Stormy Toups and husband Leonard; one great grandchild, Madison Toups; one brother-in-law, J-Boy Scadlock and wife Liz; three sisters-in-law, Louella Aucoin, Betty Boudreaux and husband Elwood, Emma Boudreaux and Stanley; one nephew, Floyd Aucoin; and best friends, Frank and Joy Guarisco. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Louisa Saucier Foret; three brothers, Elwood Foret, Rosevelt Foret and Walter Foret; one sister, Hazel Foret Verrett. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Twin City Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Twin City Funeral Home with the visitation resuming from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday. Following funeral services, Edward will be laid to rest in the Patterson Protestant Cemetery.