Birth date: Jul 11, 1949 Death date: Aug 7, 2021
Francesca Andre Lamy was born on July 11th 1949 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and went to her heavenly father on August 7th 2021 in Homestead, FL. She was the oldest of six children from Clairmeta Cyril and George Andre. Francesca had Read Obituary
Dearest Booboo, I miss your smile and our conversations in my limited French. You lit up the place!
Ms. Lamy would always walk around the halls. But as she walked she would stop by and visit residents and talk to the staff. She loved sitting outside her room/apartment to talk with her friends and also watch what was going on. She will be missed by our staff and residents. We will always cherish the memories, the conversations and the laughs.
Manmi tica was a woman whose entire life has been dedicated to her family, her community, and God., a wonderful mother to 3 a loving grandmother, an amazing mother figure to me , and a leader to many what a truly extraordinary life Tica had.
To say that I am lucky to be one of her nieces is an understatement. It is a blessing that I am truly grateful for and will be for the rest of my life.
Grandma Tica was a nice , happy and cheerful person, with a grand sense of humour. We used to always joke around around and laugh together sometimes she didn’t like the jokes . She was also very structured , reasonable and had very good judgement, even when she was stubbornly defending her own opinions. She was a cook, great sense of humanity and a devoted mother, and above all, the best grandmother ever. Her life wasn't always easy, but she made sure to live it the best she can
Nap selebre lavi
Nap selebre bon tan
Nap selebre bon jan
Yn fanm vanyan
Tica c yn fanm ki
T gen 10 dwèt li
Sanm poko aliyen 10 zotèy li
Men'l fe edikasyon 3pitit li
Deyè yn machine akoud nan travay di
Fanm sa a, papiyon roz pam nan
C t yn fanm ki janti
Yn fanm ki t renmen ri
Yn fanm ki t kwè nan fanmi
Tati voltije, ale, baweze
Pabliye nou ekziste
Nap selebre laviw
Pandan nap sonje souriw
Manmi Tica, “Grandma” was more than just my aunt she became another mother to me. When she willingly took me in after living with my dad, she made sure to treat me like a granddaughter or a child of her own. A big part of who I am and where I am today is because of her.
I remember the first time she had me clean un cooked chicken. It was there I learned how to cook, do laundry, clean and care for others. Grandma Tica enjoyed watching children, she cared for me, her grandchildren and yes! The neighbors children also to the best of her abilities. I was blessed to be by her side helping and observing. I am able to put what I learned into action and follow through with my own daughter, Ellani.
Oh would she have loved to hold and watch her. It saddens me that my grandmother and Granma Tica did not get a chance to meet her but it feels good knowing that they’ll be watching over her next to the lord.
The lord was Granda Tica’s savior indeed! She was highly regarded by her church members who later became close friends and support systems as well. And boy did she grow to devote herself to her church and God! Holding over the phone group prayers and cooking for church members. There, I began to learn how to pray.
Another great memory of mine is her night routines which involved having her pee Bucket at night, getting her water and laying down making jokes then praying before she sleeps. Let me tell you, Grandma could have entered a snoring contest lol.. but she would always cite her prayer and sometimes sing no matter how tired she was.
Her favorite songs she sung with me was “Roule Roche la and Diet tout Puissant.
This was my favorite one:
Dieu tout puissant
(Oh Lord My God)
Quand mon cœur considère
(When I in awesome wonder)
Tout l'univers créer par ton pouvoir
(Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made)
Le ciel d'azur, les éclairs, le tonnerre
(I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder)
Le clair matin ou les ombres du soir
(Thy power throughout the universe displayed)
Quand mon Sauver éclatant de lumière,
(When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation )
Se lèvera de Son trône éternel,
(And take me home what joy shall feel my heart)
Et que laissant les douleurs de la terre,
(Then I shall bow in humble adoration)
Je pourrai voir les splendeurs de Son ciel
(And there proclaim my God how great Thou art)
Now you see, another side of Grandma Tic was that she was an extremely funny lady.. even in her serious moments, I recollect her having a smirk on her face or being hilarious and not even knowing it and so it saddens me very much to know that she’s gone.
Grandma Tica’s death was suddenly, but her life was not faint. Her legacy will continue through her children, grandchildren and her memories will always be with us. Good or Bad.
Let’s make sure we remember Grandma Tica for all her great qualities and appreciate the time we spent with her.
I have been contemplating writing this note but, I did it hoping that my strength and my mom’s strength would get me through it. It is truly amazing how strong we can be when we have no other choice.
There are no words to describe the pain I feel. There are only feelings, indescribable feelings. Feelings that make my heart burst. I didn’t realize it was possible for a heart to be this broken but still beating. My mother put her entire being into raising her children, and providing for us. She made me the woman that I am today. She is my insides. My guts. My confidence. My bravery and my strength.
I still fail to comprehend God’s plans at time, but, I understand why she had to let go. My mother fought her battle till the last drop of her strength, she never gave up. She was a warrior! I know she is free from pain now, and I am so happy for her but I wish I could still be taking care of her instead. I just miss her. I miss her smile, her voice, her energy, and crazy conversations.
The fact that she’s no longer here will always bring me pain but in my heart I will hold her close and there she will remain until my time has come on earth when we shall meet again.
Thank you for being my mother and my pillar of strength.
Dr. D Lamy-Riviere
Rest in peace ti bat ko, always in our hearts and prayers,
