Obituary of Jeanne Odile Gabriel

The Scriptures tell us that we might have angels walking among us, Jeanne Gabriel was undoubtably one of them.

Above all, Jeanne Odile loved and revered God. She enjoyed going to church and studying the Scriptures. Moreover, she lived a life that testified of The Lord’s precepts and teachings. She was kind, humble, selfless, generous. She was love incarnate.

Jeanne Odile took pleasure in opening her home to both friends and those she barely knew. She welcomed everyone with her gentleness and warm smile. She enjoyed cooking and was gifted with the ability to stretch a meal in order to entertain unexpected visitors. Jeanne was just as giving and selfless outside of her home. She lovingly shared everything she had and openhandedly gave to those in need.

Second to the Lord, Jeanne Odile lived for her family – her four children, ten grandchildren and brother and sister and scores of nephews, nieces and extended family members. She purposed to give to her children and grandchildren what she herself didn’t have. She emigrated to the United States and aside for diligently applying herself to learn English, primarily to study her Bible, she didn’t have the opportunity to go far in school. However, she valued education and worked tirelessly in order to enable her children and grandchildren to succeed. She whole-heartedly cared for her grandchildren and in so doing enabled her children to pursue their education and careers.

Jeanne Odile life touched too many to count. Her legacy of faith, love and generosity transcends geographical limits, languages and generations. She loved life and was grateful for every breath. She was loved by everyone and especially her grandchildren whom she adored.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed.”

Jeanne Odile went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26^th at the age of 90 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses:  Josette Lefranc and her husband Andre Lefranc, Jocelyne François and her husband Jack François, Maryse Jean-Pierre and her husband Gannel Jean-Pierre, Daniel Gabriel and his wife Hudline Gabriel.   Her ten Grandchildren:

Frantz Gabriel and His wife Guerline Gabriel; Martine Desmolieres and her husband Emmanuel Desmolieres; Jonathan François; Jodelle, Rebecca, Ketsia and Keren Lefranc; Marlise Pierre-Wright and her husband Charles Wright; Olivier Jean-Pierre; Marc Gabriel
Five Great Grandchildren:  Jayden Dingwall; Jeremiah, Benjamin and Naomi Grace Desmolieres; Camille Noëlle Pierre-Wright.  Brother : Jean Oldof Buissereth, Sister: Marie Précieuse Creve-coeur. Many Nephews and Nieces:  Chris Marthe Lalanne, Evouilnie Sarrazin, Drake Nazaire , Lourdes Bernadel, Anthony Nazaire, Yvonne Frank, Eunide Buissereth, Helene Poteau, Fresner Poteau, Abner Poteau, Jacline Pierre, Jacques Poteau, Jules Poteau, Janine Louissaint, Ismene Daris, Luc Poteau, Jeannette Aina, Jacques Guillaume, Chris  Milbin, Frantz Milbin, Jean Creve-coeur, Yanick Tassy, Paul Richard Creve-coeur, Georges Creve-coeur, Yvel Creve-coeur, Maguy D’Haiti, Guylene Buissereth, and their families.

Her loving church family of French Speaking Baptist Church.

Funeral services to celebrate Jeanne Odile Gabriel’s life are scheduled for Saturday, February 6^th and will take place at the French Speaking Baptist Church at 28 Adams Avenue where she was an active member. A Viewing will be held between 8:00am and 9:00am followed by a religious service promptly starting at 9:00am. Due to Covid restrictions the interment will follow and be private for family only.

“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”

Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas M Gallagher Funeral Home 104 Myrtle Ave Stamford, (203)-359-9999. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com