Edward Arnold Strain's Obituary
Edward Arnold Strain, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006.
Beloved husband of Marion A. Strain. Father of Jo Ann Hall, Brenda Lanier and Ruth Prats. Step-father of Jennifer Guidry, Brandie Bowlin, Gabriel Babin and Terri Lynn Dunlavy. Brother of the late Marie Mathilda Strain. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 1 grandson.
Aged 90 years, a native of Abita Springs and a lifelong resident of the Covington / Abita Springs area. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3061 and a member of KofC Council # 12529 and the Padre Pio Assembly # 2711 of Abita Springs. A lifelong member of St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church. Past Grand Knight of KofC Council #3061. Past owner of Abita Lumber Co. and Nu-Tech Satellite.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 at 12:00 PM from St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church 72040 Maple St. Abita Springs, LA 70420. Visitation on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc. 2260 W. 21st. Ave. Covington, LA 70433 and again on Tuesday, AT THE CHURCH, from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment in Abita Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covington Food Bank or Masses may be said.
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