Herrin- Albert Delaunois, Sr., 81, formerly of Eldorado & W. Terra Haute, IN, died at 6:12 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Herrin Hospital.
Albert was born on January 5, 1922 to August & Eugenia (Bultez) Delaunois. He married Helen (Isles) Delaunois. She preceded him in death on May 18, 2002.
He retired as a mechanic and punch press operator with American Can Co. in Terra Haute. He and his wife owned and operated the Delaunois Package Store in West Terra Haute for twenty-six years.
He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
SURVIVORS:
Son & dtr in law- Larry & Priscilla Delaunois- Eldorado
Grandson- Jamie Delaunois & his wife Anissa- Carmi
Great Grandchildren- Shelby & Brendan Delaunois
Brother- Paul Delaunois
Several nieces & nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son; Albert Delaunois, Jr., one sister; Eugenia Hendricks, and one brother; Alfred Delaunois.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 Am, Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at Fitzpatrick-Pearce Funeral Home in West Terra Haute, IN (220 N. 3rd St., W. Terra Haute, IN 47885 (812) 533-3324. Donald Graham will officiate. Burial will follow at Bethesda Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 PM Monday, March 3, 2003 at the funeral home.