Adam Charles LaViolette
September 15, 1943 — March 18, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Adam Charles LaViolette, 82, who passed away on March 18, 2026, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jake McLeod, Kelsi Duhon, Vincent LaViolette, Jason McLeod, Seth LaViolette, Jacques LaViolette, and Jace LaViolette.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 6 p.m. The visitation will continue Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 8 a.m. until the procession departs for the church at 10:45 a.m.
Adam Charles LaViolette was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son whose life was rooted in family and hard work. He attended trade school, earning a degree as a farm mechanic, a skillset that reflected his lifelong connection to the land and machinery that kept it running.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served a tour in Vietnam as a demolition specialist with the Engineers. His service to his country was a source of pride and a defining chapter in his life.
Farming was always in his blood. He began at just 18 years old with a rice crop and later expanded into soybeans and crawfish. Throughout his life, he also raised cattle, a constant passion that stayed with him through the years.
He made his home in Patterson for 37 years, where he built a life centered on family, work and community. Over the course of his career, he worked for 26 years for Cameron Iron Works, followed by 5 years with Newpark Environmental, where he learned to operate a friction crane. He later dedicated his time to the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, where he worked until his retirement.
He was also known for his talents in the kitchen, especially for making what many considered the best turtle sauce piquant and gumbo. His cooking brought people together and created lasting memories for family and friends.
A lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion, he remained committed to supporting fellow veterans. He also gave back to his community as an assistant Boy Scout leader, always willing to lend a hand and share his love of the outdoors, especially through camping.
He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, his service to his country, and the many lives he touched along the way.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn Vincent LaViolette of Kaplan; his children, Tanya Lynn LaViolette McLeod (Jason) of Kaplan, Christopher Charles LaViolette of Kaplan, Seth Vincent LaViolette (Amanda) of Oberlin, and Jacques Adam LaViolette (Taylor) of Kaplan; his grandchildren, Amanda Duhon (Kelsi), Jacqueline McLeod, Mackenzie McLeod, Jake McLeod, Jace LaViolette, Jeffery LaViolette, Vincent LaViolette, David LaViolette, Oliver LaViolette, Parker LaViolette, and Ella Rose LaViolette; his great grandchildren, Wyatt James Duhon, Walker John Duhon, and Wylie Adonis Duhon; and one sister, Deanna LaViolette Manceaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sevea Laviolette and the former Aline LeMaire; his granddaughter, Celeste LaViolette; his sister, Iris Broussard Lege (Saul); his brother-in-law, Roland Manceaux; and his in-laws, Eldridge and Dorothy Mire Vincent.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Hope Hospice Nurse, Melanie and the caregivers who became family; Kizzy Syon, Rebecca George, Melinda Landry, and Mary Gage.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan (337) 643-7276.
