Gandhi Jean-Pierre et la famille Hérissé
Nos plus sincères condoléances à notre cher ami Gandhi Jean-Pierre et à la famille Hérissé. Betty et Smith Veillard
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in memory of the deceased
Dear Friends and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Emilie E. Hérissé. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024, in the city of Gatineau (Quebec), surrounded by her loved ones.
Emilie E. Hérissé will be deeply missed by all those whose hearts she touched. She was a devoted and loving Christian, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, sense of humour, loyalty, and compassionate heart.
Emilie was born in Saint-Marc, Haiti on September 1, 1937. She attended and graduated from Sténio Vincent High School, Haiti. She then pursued further studies from which she graduated in 1960. Thereafter, she launched a rewarding career as a schoolteacher before getting married to her late husband Destin Jean-Pierre, Lawyer, on August 27, 1963.
Emilie immigrated to Montreal on December 12, 1974 and became a Canadian Citizen on October 30, 1979. In 1992, Emilie completed a diploma in Office Administration.
Emilie took an active part in many community events and issues, most notably fundraising events to improve the lives of Haitian orphans and other Haitians in need. She was also heavily involved in every aspect of her home church life and organized several successful, impactful and spiritual events.
Emilie enjoyed spending quality time with her family, being of service to others, educating herself, cooking, gardening, singing, exercising, playing the organ, travelling, attending concerts and much more.
A viewing will be held on May 18, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Coopérative funéraire de l’Outaouais, 95 de la Cité-des-Jeunes Boulevard, Gatineau, (Québec) J8Y 6X3. Please note that there will be no viewing on the day of the funeral.
A funeral service to honour the life of Emilie E. Hérissé will be held at 2:30 pm on May 19, 2024, at Nepean Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, located at 4010 Strandherd Drive, Nepean, ON K2J 4R8.
The burial service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Le Cimetière de Laval, 5505 Rang du Bas-Saint-François, Laval (Québec) H7E 4P2.
Online condolences may be made via www.cfo.coop