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- [S285] The Times Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate, (Name: Advance Publications; Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Date: Since 1837;), Norma Jean Bougere Baldwin obituary, 29–30 November 2005.
BALDWIN Norma Jean Bougere Baldwin, our beloved ""Hedy'', died at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 in Houston, TX following Hurricane Katrina evacuation. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, James McCall Baldwin. She is survived by their four children: Jean Baldwin Bolton, Lise Baldwin Montgomery, Susan Baldwin Gomila and James McCall Baldwin, Jr., together with their twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Bougere Wood; and was preceded in death by their sister, Jo Alice Bougere Andry. Hedy was born in New Orleans, LA on February 19th, 1924, the daughter of the late Carl and Norma Bougere. She was a descendent of Achille Dieuxdonne Bougere, the first occupant of San Francisco Plantation and builder of Star Plantation. She grew up in Covington, LA and later graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she reigned as Homecoming Queen in 1944. She was a sustaining member of the Junior League of New Orleans. Hedy was a woman of rare beauty and a superb matriarch of the Baldwin clan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J. at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 1st, 2005 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Albert Baldwin Tomb within Metairie Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Baldwin's nine grandson: King Supple Bolton, Richard Bullard Montgomery IV, Jonathan Baldwin Montgomery, James Spencer Montgomery, John Nelson Stewart V, Scott Baldwin Stewart, James McCall Baldwin III, William Cuthbert Baldwin and Christopher Lee Baldwin. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of your choice. LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
https://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=norma-jean-bougere-baldwin&pid=15811667
- [S915] Death Notices and Obituaries, James McCall "Jimmy" Baldwin obituary.
James McCall “Jimmy” Baldwin, Jr., a former shipping executive, died March 20, 2019 of cancer at his New Orleans home. He was 66.
A lifelong New Orleanian, Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife Karen; their four children James McCall Baldwin, III (Meredith), Elizabeth Baldwin Hefler (Henry), William Cuthbert Baldwin (Meg) and Christopher Lee Baldwin; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his three sisters: Jean Baldwin Bolton (Buddy), Lise Baldwin Montgomery (Dick), and Susan Baldwin Gomila.
Mr. Baldwin was born in New Orleans, LA on January 3, 1953, the son of the late James McCall Baldwin, Sr. and Norma Jean Bougere Baldwin. He attended De La Salle High School, and later graduated from Tulane University.
Mr. Baldwin began his professional life as an edificial cosmetologist in 1973 before migrating to the shipping industry. He early-retired from International Shipholding Corporation in 2008 after a 29 year career. At the time of his retirement, he was Executive Vice-President of the corporation. He then founded Southern Sails of LA, a maritime matchmaking business, and later joined Coastal Cargo Group in 2015 as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
He sat for six years on the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Board, and previously served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. He was at the time of his passing the Honorary Consul of Norway for Louisiana and Mississippi, having been awarded the Royal Order of Merit First Class from the Kingdom of Norway for his service. Mr. Baldwin loved music, and was a founding member of the band Flambeaux. He was a member of the Louisiana Literary and Debating Association, as well as several other local, social and civic organizations.
He will be missed by many, as his rare wit and superb compassion could put a smile on any face. He usually had a joke, often a glass of wine, and most importantly - always made it about you.
In lieu of sending flowers, please consider a gift to De La Salle High School in New Orleans or a charity of your choice.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6367 Saint Charles Ave. in New Orleans, on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00AM. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00AM. A private interment will take place at Metairie Cemetery.
To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-orleans-la/james-baldwin-8221327
- [S1868] Cathy Baldwin Anderson and Wendy Baldwin Vitter, The Baldwin Legacy: A Celebration of the Family of Lawrence Jacob Baldwin & Julia Lise Freret, (Name: Walter W. Eckert Binder & Specialty Company; Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Date: 29 November 2003;), 63 pages + 2 photos.
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