Edgar Joseph Dionne

Edgar Joseph Dionne, 81, of Grand Lake passed away at 3:16 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in a local hospital.

Born on October 11, 1944, in New Iberia, Louisiana, he was raised there and graduated from New Iberia High School in 1962. He attended USL and later graduated from MSU in 1967 with a degree in Wildlife Management.

In his early years, he worked as the night manager at Chateau Charles Motel and in industrial sales for Lake Charles Rubber and Gasket. In 1978, he opened Service Glass and Door Company, which he owned and operated for more than 40 years.

He had a deep love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved cooking and, most of all, spending time with his children and grandchildren, who brought him great joy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Dianne Watson Dionne; children, Pam Harris (Dean), Patrick Dionne (Heather), Norma Lynne Fusilier (Brent), and Michelle Trosclair (Michael); grandchildren, Stephen Winkles, Stephanie McFarland, Canlin Dionne, Caitlyn Dionne, Bryant Paul Fusilier, Haddie Poole, Hallie Poole, Jay Michael Fusilier (Ashlyn), Cathryn Dionne, Hadyn Poole, Hollyn Poole, and Hadley Poole; and great grandchildren, Remi Cloud, Charles McFarland, Austyn McFarland, Grayson McFarland, Finley Winkles, and baby Fusilier “Bit Bit” due in April 2027.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Edna Dionne; a brother, Cecil Conrad Dionne; and a sister, Suzanne Janoe.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Father Keith Pellerin and Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until leaving for the church at 10:30 AM.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.