Leslie Gonsoulin Harrington's Obituary
Leslie Gonsoulin Harrington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armel Joseph Gonsoulin, Jr. and Johanna Claire Stiegman Gonsoulin. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Harrington, her children, Benjamin Harrington (Christine), Sarah Gibson (Matt), Evan Harrington (Sera) and Margaret Fischer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mary Ellen Gibson, Eleanor Harrington, Adelaide Harrington, Ann Gibson, Katherine Gibson, Charles Fischer, Cecelia Harrington and Owen Harrington, and her Siblings, Janice Binnings (Bill), Jeannette Fischer (Cary), A J Gonsoulin (Michelle) and Peggy Vallejo (Leo).
Leslie was born and raised in Arabi, Louisiana, as the youngest of five children. She attended Holy Angels High School, where she formed many lifelong friendships. Leslie went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of New Orleans.
She began her professional career at Kaiser Aluminum, where she met her future husband, Patrick. They married in 1983 and soon welcomed four children into their home in Kenner. A devoted wife and mother, Leslie balanced family life with her favorite hobbies, including tennis, sewing, crafting and playing word games (especially when playing alongside her family). She was a member of St. Timothy Methodist Church and played a vital role in the organization CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
As her children grew older, Leslie held various administrative and office support roles, where her exceptional organizational skills flourished. She also took great interest in genealogy (most notably from the Gonsoulin line) which led to the publishing of a book named ‘Royal Blend’. Her passion for history and culture led her to working as a tour guide in New Orleans.
In more recent years, Leslie, or “Lollie”, enjoyed doting on her eight grandchildren — whether it be at the beach, cooking together at home, or on family trips to visit her grandkids.
She was widely known for her kind spirit, hospitality, and genuine interest in others. Leslie had a gift for making people feel seen, heard, and loved—treating everyone she met like family. Leslie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Evening Visitation on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at E J Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at St Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St Benedict, LA at 2:00 PM with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM until service time at the church. Interment will follow in St Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St Benedict, LA.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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