Michel A. "Mitch" Verdin, Sr., 65, a native of Fala and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017.
Visitation will be held at New Beginnings Church in Larose on Wednesday, February 15th from 2:00 p.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Nora Dardar Verdin; children, Ann (Stephen) Gros, Karen Verdin, Michel (Amy) Verdin, Jr., Debbie Verdin; step-children, Darlene (Stanley) Payne, Cheryl Webber, Dona (Tim) Ward Brown, Joseph Soley, Dwayne Soley; brothers, Laurent Verdin, Jr., Widless Verdin, Adam Verdin; 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurent and Felicie Verdin; step-son, Clayvington Soley, Jr.; brothers, Paul Verdin, Irvin Verdin, Alphonse Verdin, Edwin Verdin, Octave Verdin, Wilson Verdin; sisters, Mary Jane Fabre, Lozia Chabert.
Mitch was a commercial fisherman. He enjoyed music, carving ducks, cooking, spending time with his family. He very much loved the Lord.
The family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice for the good work they did caring for Mitch.