Obituary

ee Gerard Babin passed away at the age of 80 on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Nathalie Scaffidi Babin for 56 years, devoted father to Barbara Babin Vado and Donna Babin, loving grandfather to Brittany Boehm Whitfield (William, III), and proud great-grandparent to Blakely Grey Whitfield. Lee is also survived by his dear sister, Kathy Babin Decedue (Kenny, Sr.) and sisters-in-law Kathleen S. Nichols (Kenneth, Sr.) and Helen Scaffidi. Son of the late Preston G. Babin and Dorothy S. Babin, he will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and neighbors. A native of New Orleans and former resident of Chalmette, Lee called Slidell home for the last 26 years. He graduated from Alcée Fortier High School in 1959, was honorably discharged from the US Army Reserve in 1965, and retired from a nearly 40-year career as an award-winning salesman for the Seven-Up and Pepsi Bottling Companies. Lee enjoyed a lifetime of activities, such as fishing and camping – bringing home his catches to feed family and friends; bowling in a successful league – proudly displaying his many trophies; traveling near and abroad – including frequent trips to his favorite spots along the Gulf Coast and marveling at the sights of Europe; watching football and horse racing – cheering on the Saints and LSU Tigers and following the road to the Triple Crown; and spending time with loved ones – talking on the phone with old friends, visiting with neighbors, celebrating with relatives, or playing with his beautiful and lively great-granddaughter. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Dr., Covington, on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.