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Frank Kidder Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church for Frank Kidder Jr., 87, who passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014, at J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home in Arnaudville from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and continued at 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Monday.
Rev. Mike Arnaud officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers for the service were Hannah Martin and Miranda Kidder. Serving as gift bearers were Francine Martin, Stephanie Kidder and Jennah Martin. Altar Servers were Cameron Kidder and Miranda Kidder. Music was provided by Valerie Andrus.
Interment followed at St. John Francis Regis Mausoleum in Arnaudville.
Mr. Kidder loved Cajun dancing and was known for it. He was a lifelong farmer who loved the land and cared for his animals. He was a simple man who loved life. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Heda Hardy Kidder of Arnaudville, his son, Jude Kidder and his wife Stephanie of St. Martinville; his daughter, Francine K. Martin and her husband Ed of Arnaudville; his grandchildren, Hannah Martin, Miranda Kidder, Cameron Kidder and Jennah Martin
He is preceded in death by his father, Francois Kidder; his mother, Luce Guidry Kidder; his sisters, Lucille Quebedeaux, Ida Kidder, Lucy Marks and Louise Quebedeaux; and his brothers, Percy Kidder, Dolphy Kidder and Gordy Kidder.
Pallbearers were Ryan Quebedeaux, Chad Quebedeaux, Michael Quebedeaux, Ed Martin, Francine K. Martin and Stephanie Kidder.
Honorary pallbearers were Jude Kidder, Hannah Matin and Jennah Martin.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville was in charge of arrangements.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

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