Obituary of Francoise Alexandre

The beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Francoise Alexandre, was born on July 8th, 1933, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Edmond Alexandre and Lamercie St Jean. In 1952, she married Joanus Jean, and together they had two daughters, Carolle Jean Barrais and Nerlande Louis Lafond.

In pursuit of the American dream, Francoise and Joanus emigrated to the United States in 1962, determined to provide their daughters with a brighter future and quality education. Sadly, Francoise's dream was cut short when she was widowed at the young age of 31 in 1964. Despite this hardship, Francoise worked tirelessly in various jobs to support her daughters, raising them to be the exceptional women they are today.

Francoise's most incredible pride and joy were her two grandsons, Reginald Jacques and Christopher Lafond, whom she adored and spoiled. Her love extended to her entire family, and she was always there for her many nieces and cousins, offering them a haven whenever they needed it. Francoise was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted sister to her younger sister Helene, an extraordinary aunt, and a caring mother-in-law.

After retiring, Francoise traveled the world, ensuring she visited holy sites in the Middle East and Europe. A woman of deep faith, she was an active church member. She served as the president of the Legion of Mary, a member of the "Equipe Pastorale," a Eucharist Minister, and a mentor at the Pastoral College in Brooklyn. Francoise attended church every Sunday until her health declined.

Francoise is survived by her beloved children, family members, friends, and allies. We take this opportunity to offer our sincere condolences to her daughters, Carolle Jean Barrais and Nerlande Jean Lafond, as well as her sons-in-law Eddy Barrais and Dr. Marc-Albert Louis,  her grandsons Reginald Jacques and wife Melissa Jacques, Christopher Lafond, and grand-daughter, Kendra Coleman, her sisters Helene Jerome and Felicienne Alexandre.

Francoise Alexandre was deeply loved and cherished by her extended family, which included her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. These individuals held a special place in her heart, and she, in turn, played an integral role in their lives.

We extend our condolences to be her beloved nephews and nieces: Mr. Francis Midy, Mrs. Judex Midy and family, Mrs. Gerlande Midy Bouchard and her husband, Rosaire Bouchard, and family, Mr. Evans Jerome and family, Dr. Scarline Jerome Kon and her husband, Steve Kon, and family, Mrs. Sandra Jerome Sojka and her husband, Larry Sojka, and family, Mrs. Sabine Jerome Paillant and her husband, Axene Paillant and family, Mr. Patrick Jerome and his wife, Rebecca Whipple and family, Mr. Philippe Balay and his wife, Elizabeth Jessie Garnier, and family, Mrs. Florence Balay Valbrun and her husband, Leveque Valbrun, and family, Mrs. Martine Andree Balay Mathieu and her husband, Guyry Mathieu, and family, Mr. Ernst Alexandre and family, Mrs. JoAnn Alexandre and family, Mrs. Margareth Alexandre Marc and her husband, Gene Marc, Mrs. Mildred Alexandre Forbes and her husband, Chester Forbes, and family, Mrs. Andree Alexandre Moise and her husband, Rudolph Moise, and family, Mr. Gary Alexandre, Mr. Beckett Simon and family, Mr. James Simon and family, Mr. Smith Simon and family, Mrs. Katie Deslouches and family, Mrs. Johanne Alfred and family, Mr. Frantz Etienne and family, Mss Myrtha, Mildred, and Marie Andree Villarson and their families.

Her sisters-in-law, Raymonde Lahens Alexandre, and Mrs. Anne-Marie Garnier Alexandre.

Her dear cousins: Mrs. Annie, Mrs. Betty, and Mr. Claude Blain and their families. Messrs. Pierre-Daniel and Yves St Laurent and their families, Mr. Ricot Paillant and wife Dominique St Laurent and their families, Mr. Romane Romain and wife Natacha St Laurent and their families, Mss. Marjorie, Chantale, Barbara Berry and their families, Mrs. Marise Osias, Mrs. Jacqueline, Mr. Jean Claude Nicaisse, and Mrs. Marly Delpe and family, Messrs. Marcial and Reynold Elie and their families, Mrs. Marie Elvire Elie Theodat and family.

A heartfelt condolences to her treasured friends Julienne Jean-Louis, Viergenie and Gabriel Bernier, Carolle Sampeur, and her devoted caretaker, Lange Marcellus.

Francoise also spread her love and affection to the extended families of Ferolus, Dodier, Murad, Elie, Lahens, Villarson, Hazel, Cesar, Jacques, Lafond, Charles, St Surin, Cadet, Delpe, Jacinthe and Fleurant.

Francoise Alexandre will be remembered for her strength, faith, perseverance, and love and for her profound impact on all who knew her.