Kenneth Doucet

Opelousas - A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Kenneth Doucet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Pastor Myron Guillory will conduct the service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Doucet, age 66, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital in Baton Rouge, La.

Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army as a medic.  He was a member of Our Savior's Church and worked as a Production Operator oilfield for 40 years.  Kenneth was known for his vibrant personality, quick jokes, signature dance moves, impeccable whistling talent and his ability to slip a little Cajun French into any sentence or song.  He was always first to arrive at festivals, loved dancing the whole time and was the last one to leave.  He was a big LSU Football and New Orleans Saints Football fan.  He enjoyed being outdoors, tending to his vegetable garden, making a fire, listening to Cajun music, and playing Yahtzee every night.  He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  Kenneth will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 29 years, Arleen Clavier Doucet; his sons, Kenny Broussard and wife, Ambre, of Erath, La., Andy Doucet of Lafayette, La.; his daughters, Tiffany Broussard and partner, Maria Romero and Danielle Doucet and fiancé, Jacques Smith of Meaux, La.; his brothers, Howard Leger and wife, Judy, of Erath, La., James Matte and wife, Sue of Church Point, La.; his sisters, Judy LeJeune and partner, Becky Benoit, of Tucson, Arizona, Grace Guidry and husband, Jack, of Rayne, La., Mary Guidry of Rayne, La. and Linda Doucet Granger and husband, Joey, of Pearl, Mississippi.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Braylon Broussard, Brylon Broussard, Allisa Broussard, Beau Aucoin, Aubrey Smith, Jada Broussard, and Ellie Broussard.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Della Doucet; his brothers, E.J. LeJeune and Michael Doucet; his sisters, Lou LeJeune Venable and Jeanette LeJeune; his in-laws, who he loved dearly, Leo and Nola Clavier and his brothers-in-law, June Guidry and Willie Clavier.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.