Dorothy Bourgeois Ledet

Dorothy “Dot” Bourgeois Ledet, 91, passed away on February 26, 2026, and was reunited with the love of her life, Leroy Ledet. Though she lived the majority of her life in Lockport, Dot spent her final 9 years residing with her daughter, Amy, in Patterson.

She was a sweet, kind, and thoughtful lady who loved life. She enjoyed and treasured spending time with family, grandchildren, and friends. Most of all, Dot just enjoyed any moments that she and Leroy spent together.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Ledet (Missy) and daughter, Amy Ledet. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Adriane (Brendan), Rhett (Anna Claire), Pierce, Ava. Miriam, and Gretchen. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy J. Ledet; parents, Claude and Bridget Bourgeois; sisters, Bridget “Bea” Bourgeois Gaudet (Norman) and Alice Bourgeois Griffin (Tommy); brothers, Claude J. Bourgeois, Jr. (Louella), and Frank J. Bourgeois (Joanna), and in-laws, Gustave and Lelia LeBlanc Ledet.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to her loving and dedicated caregivers, Megan Hall, Gerlinde Frentz, Julia Hebert, and Annette Blanco, as well as the staff of Bridgeway Hospice.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Holy Savior Little Church, 201 Church St., Lockport, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.