It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ymmaculla Charles, who left us on Friday, April 25th at the age of 82.

Ymmaculla Charles was born on October 24, 1942, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She lived a life full of love, kindness, and quiet strength, touching the lives of everyone she met. Throughout her life, she was known for her no-nonsense candidness, love for her family and friends, and impeccable skills in cooking. The 5am prayer line was never missed by Ymmaculla. She was one of the most influential, independent and Godfearing matriarchs around.

She is survived by her children: Mrs. Claudine D. Roberts and spouse, Charles Roberts, Mr. Luc Clerveaux and spouse Yolande Toni, Mrs. Marie Esther Clerveaux and spouse, Billy Sanon and Mr. Junot Clerveaux; brother and sisters: Mrs. Maude Renard (widow), Mr. Ronald Charles and Mrs. Marie Renard Nicolas (widow); grandchildren Mr. Marc Elder Roy, spouse, and children, Mrs. Marie Lucette Roy and children, Mrs. Claudmay Roy-François, spouse, and children, Mrs. Wilnarah Roy-Benzan, spouse, and children, Mr. Jean-Claude Roy and child, Mr. Jerry Pierre, spouse, and children, Mrs. Kendra Pierre, spouse, and child, Ms. Johanne Délice, Mr. Junior Nelson Jean-Charles, spouse, and children, Mr. Achilien P. Jean-Charles, spouse, and children, Mr. Michael Jean-Charles, spouse, and child, Mr. Pierre-Marie Clerveaux, spouse, and children, Mr. Beaugelaire Clerveaux, spouse, and children, Mrs. Isma Clerveaux Saint Jean, spouse, and children, Mr. Divens Clerveaux, Mrs. Claimesine Clerveaux, spouse, and children, Mr. Mario Clerveaux Jr. and children, Ms. Darlande Clerveaux, Mrs. Daglana Clerveaux and children, Mrs. Linda Clerveaux, spouse, and children, Mrs. Sarah Clerveaux, spouse, and children, Mrs. Azaynah Clerveaux, spouse, and children, Mr. Steve Gabriel, spouse, and children, Mr. Luckenson Charles, Ms. Rose Darlène Val, Mrs. Maria-Luisa Noel, spouse, and children, Mr. Cadance Sanon and Ms. Immacula Clerveaux; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; 37 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as many beloved friends and extended family.

Condolences

Heartfelt condolences are extended to the following individuals and families: Abryanna, Achlesito, Alexandra, Alice, Aribella-Ymmaculla, Ashley, Brian, Bishop Nicholas-Homicil, Cassandra, Cierra, Dr. Danielo, Deondre, Geraldine, Gerald Jr., Ilani, Iyla, Jaden, Janae, Javier, Jayden, Jose-Louis, Josiah, Justice, Juvenson, Legend, Malachi, Martine, MetRamses, Michelle, Naomi, Nadia (Pola), O’Neil, Sariya, Sebastian, Shamyr, Shemaya, Stephly, Teaira, Tabernacle of the Voice of the Gospel Church,Taylor, Victoria, Wilguens, Williana.

Aldophe Family, Beauliere Family, Charles Family, François Family, Jean-Charles Family, Johnson Family, Joseph Family, Nestor Family, Nicolas Family, Noel Family, Pierre Family, Renard Family, Roberts Family, Roy Family, Roy-Thomas Family, Samedi Family, Sanon Family, St-Jean Family, Toni Family, Val Family, Vertus Family, and Washington Family. We also extend sympathy to all other relatives, friends, and loved ones affected by this bereavement.

Family and friends are invited to attend to celebrate her beautiful life and the memories she leaves behind.

She will be deeply missed, but her love, spirit, and lessons will remain in our hearts forever.