Lydia " A memorial Mass will be conducted Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:00AM for Gerard C. Lancon, Age 48 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia. A private inurnment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Patoutville. There will be a gathering of family and friends at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia beginning Thursday morning at 8:00AM with a Rosary being prayed at 10:00AM followed by the service. He died Monday November 17, 2008 at 5:14PM in a Lafayette hospital. A lifelong resident of Lydia, Gerard enjoyed being with family. Gerard was an accomplished vocalist who sang for many funerals and other occasions. Gerard was an employee of Amelia Manor nursing home for several years. Survivors include his father; Roy H. Lancon of Lydia, Brother; Mark Lancon and wife Tina of Lydia, Sister; Christine L. Colvin and husband Marty of San Antonio, Texas, Special Cousin; Janie Viator of New Iberia, Nephews and Nieces; Nicholas Lancon and Emily Lancon and Tyler Landry all of Lydia, Morgan Lancon of St. Martinville, Aubrie and Alec McDaniel, Morgan Colvin and Bailey Colvin all of San Antonio, Texas, a great niece; Emberlee Domingue of Lydia and his special pet J.R. He was preceded in death by his mother; Joyce Bertrand Lancon, his paternal grandparents; Ovide, Sr. and Laticia Lancon and his maternal grandparents; Authemond and Loda Bertrand. David Funeral Home, 1101 Trotter St. New Iberia, La. (337-369-6336) is in charge of arrangements.