Alton John Bertrand

LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Alton John Bertrand, 87 of Lake Arthur will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, with Reverend Trey Ange officiating.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, from 5-9 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6 p.m. by Susan Matt. Visitation will resume today, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, from 8 a.m. until the time of his service at 10 a.m.

Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Alton John Bertrand was born in Lakeside on Nov. 15, 1934, to Dennis Bertrand and Naomi Vincent Bertrand. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on Oct. 12, 2022, at the wonderful age of 87.

Alton worked as a tugboat captain until his retirement. He loved being out on the water. He also loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and guiding. Most of all, Alton loved spending time and making memories with his family. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Alton is survived by his daughter, Candace Bertrand of Youngsville, his two granddaughters, Caylee and Camree and his sister, Lucille Landry of Lake Arthur.

Alton was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Naomi Bertrand, four sisters and four brothers.

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