Dieu-donne J. Guidry's Obituary
Dieu-donne J. (D.J.) Guidry, retired Dean of Admissions, LSU Medical School, former Professor of Microbiology, LSU Medical School died on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the age of 83.
One of the most important comments D.J. made was that “only the brightest of the bright walked through Medical School doors”. He loved his students as Associate Professor. D.J. received his PHD in Microbiology which he taught at the LSU Medical School and at the LSU School of Dentistry. He retired from the LSU Medical School as Dean of Admissions in 1988. He loved his work but never thought of it as work. It was always that young person applying who was his joy and delight to be of help throughout the admissions process.
Survived by his wife Pamela McCreary Guidry, his son Ronald J. Guidry and his wife Debra Dimm Guidry, by his daughter Patrice Ann Guidry Cedor and her husband Raymond J. Cedor, Jr. (Ronald and Patrice are his children by his previous marriage to Kathryn Belle Coxsey who left this world in October, 1990.) He has two grandchildren both of whom are married. His grandson is Eric W. Cedor and his wife Nicole Brignac Cedor and their daughters Regan Therese Cedor and Elizabeth Marie Cedor. His granddaughter is Rachel Elizabeth Cedor Sharpe and her husband Joshua Sharpe. He was among the most fortunate of men to have had such a loving and caring family.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471. Visitation, AT THE CHURCH, on Friday from 12:00 PM until service time. Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM.
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