Thomas Dardenne

A journalist for the Florida Times-Union he died on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 56, a native of Baton Rouge and veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, Nov. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m., conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife of 21 years, Jan Meares Dardenne; daughter, Lalie Edgecombe and husband Chad; son, Ian Smith; brothers, Robert Dardenne and wife Barbara O'Reilley; four grandchildren, William Buck, Sydney, Canon and Samantha; and nephew, Robert P. Dardenne. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. Sr. and Theresa Russell Dardenne. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and received his degree in journalism form St. Michael's College in Burlington, Vt.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, November 24, 2008
68pm 112508 12pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
2pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816