Isadie Richard's Obituary
Isadie Richard, who was born with the name Isadie Juste, was born on February
1, 1932, in the community of La Fête, Grand-Goâve, Haiti. Isadie Juste was her
birth name; she later became known as Isadie Richard after her marriage. She
was the daughter of Joacin Juste and Liseanna Decilien. Of the seven (7)
children born to her parents—six (6) daughters and one (1) son—Isadie was the
fifth.
She spent her early years in La Fête, raised in a loving family environment.
During her adolescence, she moved to Pétion-Ville to live with her sister, Jesula,
where she worked diligently, built her life, and met her late husband, Antihome
Richard. They married while she was still young, and their union was blessed with
five (5) children.
After separating from her husband, Isadie courageously assumed the role of both
mother and provider. She became an entrepreneur out of strength and necessity,
working tirelessly to raise her children with dignity. Later in life, she met Jacques
Degrange, with whom she had two (2) additional children: Yanick and Robeine.
Despite many hardships, Isadie remained strong and unwavering. She never
stopped striving to give her children a better future. Her resilience, perseverance,
and unconditional love form a legacy that will endure for generations.
A devoted Catholic, Isadie was compassionate, kind, and welcoming. She loved
to laugh, brought joy wherever she went, and was deeply cherished by family and
friends. Generous by nature, she always placed the needs of others before her
own.
Affirmation & Legacy
Isadie Richard’s life is a testimony of courage, faith, and sacrificial love. Her
journey reminds us that true strength is found in perseverance, humility, and
service to others. Though she has departed from this world, her values and love
live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, and all who were blessed to
know her.
She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, extended family, and a community
forever marked by her presence. Her memory remains a source of comfort,
inspiration, and light. The family sincerely thanks all those who have supported
them with prayers, love, and compassion.
OBITIYÈ – ISADIE RICHARD
Isadie Richard, ki te fèt ak non Isadie Juste, te fèt 1ye fevriye 1932, nan komin La
Fèt, Grand-Goâve, Ayiti. Non Isadie Juste se te non li depi nesans; se apre
maryaj li li te vin pote non Isadie Richard. Li te pitit Joacin Juste ak Liseanna
Decilien. Nan sèt (7) timoun paran li te genyen—sis (6) fi ak yon (1)
gason—Isadie te senkyèm nan.
Li te pase premye ane lavi li nan La Fèt, kote li te grandi nan lanmou fanmi.
Pandan adolesans li, li te al viv Petyonvil ak sè li, Jesula, kote li te travay di, bati
lavi li, epi rankontre mari li ki mouri jodi a, Antihome Richard. Yo te marye pandan
li te toujou jèn, e maryaj sa a te beni ak senk (5) pitit.
Apre li te separe ak mari li, Isadie te pran responsabilite kòm manman ak poto
mitan fanmi an. Li te vin antreprenè ak anpil kouraj ak detèminasyon, li te travay
san pran souf pou leve pitit li yo ak diyite. Plis ta nan lavi li, li te rankontre
Jacques Degrange, avèk li li te fè de (2) lòt pitit: Yanick ak Robeine.
Malgre anpil difikilte lavi te mete sou wout li, Isadie te toujou rete fèm. Li pa t janm
sispann batay pou bay pitit li yo yon lavi miyò. Fòs li, pasyans li, ak lanmou san
kondisyon li rete yon eritaj ki pral kontinye viv pou plizyè jenerasyon.
Isadie te yon Katolik devwe. Li te yon fanm konpasyon, dous, ak akeyan. Li te
renmen ri, li te pote lajwa kote li pase, epi li te anpil apresye pa fanmi ak zanmi. Li
te jenere, li te toujou mete bezwen lòt moun avan pa li.
Afirmasyon & Eritaj
Lavi Isadie Richard se yon temwayaj kouraj, lafwa, ak lanmou sakrifis. Vwayaj
lavi li raple nou ke vrè fòs soti nan pasyans, imilite, ak sèvis pou lòt moun. Malgre
li kite mond sa a, valè li yo, leson li yo, ak lanmou li ap kontinye viv nan kè pitit li
yo, pitit pitit li yo, ak tout moun ki te gen chans konnen li.
Li kite dèyè pitit li yo, pitit pitit li yo, fanmi pwòch ak fanmi lwen, ak yon kominote
ki pap janm bliye tras li. Souvenir li ap rete yon sous rekonfò, enspirasyon, ak
limyè. Fanmi an remèsye sensèman tout moun ki te soutni yo ak lapriyè, lanmou,
ak konpasyon.
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