Honored during a special birthday celebration on Wednesday, March 18, was Eby Doucet of Rayne, who turned 88 years young on March 10th. The party was held at the home of one of his grandsons, Matt Doucet and his wife Margaret of Roberts Cove. Joining the birthday honoree on his special day were his children, seated from left, son James Doucet, honoree Eby Doucet, and daughter Patsy Comeaux; back row, daughter Marlene Thibodeaux, son Malcolm Doucet, son Michael Doucet and son Jimmy Doucet.