Angelina Guitone Desruisseaux

Let us celebrate together the amazing life of Angélina Guitone Désinor Desruisseaux Angélina was born in “Les Verrettes” Artibonite, Haiti on March 18, 1921 under the reign of President Sud Dartignave. She died peacefully at the age of 102, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Argill Accommodation Center in Sherbrooke PQ, Canada, after being terrified of a “CVA”: Cerebral Vascular Accident (stroke or partial paralysis on the right side), patiently supported for two years. She was a “survivor” of that terrible “CVA” disease which kept her bedridden for two years, she who was such an active woman throughout her life as a very responsible mother. Angélina was the daughter of Charles Mamortel and Elodie Désinor, having as brother and sisters: Jérémie, Alice, Réa, Simone Désinor (all pre-deceased). She was the last survivor of the family. The young Angelina was married to Lucien Klébert Desruisseaux at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Turgeau (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) in 1947. With my father Lucien, she gave birth to 10 legitimate children: 1. Father Gerard Frantz Desruisseaux whom you know well, Stamford CT USA 2. Jean Claude Desruisseaux psychologist, Canada 3. André Wilson Desruisseaux, Miami Florida USA 4. Lucienne Nagela Bernadette Desruisseaux, Bridgeport USA 5. Michel Hughes Desruisseaux, Miami Florida USA 6. Emmanuel Jean Marie Robert Desruisseaux, Weston Florida USA 7. Max Ferguson Desruisseaux, Naugatuck CT USA 8. Marc Stevenson Desruisseaux, Coral Springs Florida 9. Jean René Desruisseaux, currently living in Asia, the Philippines 10. Pierre André Desruisseaux, Bridgeport CT USA. When she had the occasion, she always attended the daily mass, in order to pray to God for her family. Angelina is icon of faith, courage and determination. She agreed to fulfill her mission as a responsible mother to the end, even after her husband left in 1963 for Nassau Bahamas and Miami Florida, looking for a better life and a better future. But it was not the positive result expected. With the initiative of her second son Doctor Jean Claude and his wife Doctor Dina, she had left Verrettes to go to Sherbrooke, Canada with her last three sons: Jean Marie, Jean René and Pierre André. Always travelling back and forth between Canada and the United States to provide maternal comfort to her sons, living on the other side of the Canadian border, in Connecticut USA. Since the departure of her husband Lucien, she has courageously accepted to fulfill her duty as “father and mother” for the survival of her family. All of us are very proud to have a valiant mother like her. She is our Queen, our Mother and our Hero. But no matter what, she will be present forever in the midst of the entire family. Please take comfort because her love will continue to guide us, even in her physical absence. Mom, learn that your love will remain in our heart forever. After a job well done, now you can go and rest in peace. With Jesus, the Good Shepherd is at your side, you have nothing to worry about. He is a master that you can trust. After a good life of perfect labor, as “mother and father” at the same time, that we are all very proud, may Jesus the Good Shepherd open widely for you the Gate Heaven and give you the reward of eternal life that you well deserve. May He welcome you in Paradise where Lazarus is poor no longer. Today our farewell expresses our very deep affection for you. We all know, that it is a time of separation but it also a time of grace. May it ease our sadness and strengthen our faith and our hope. Now Mom you can go in peace with a big smile in your lovely face! We know that one day, we shall you again and enjoy your presence for ever with our Lord Jesus Christ. Please, continue to pray for each of us. May the kindness of Lord be always with you. Amen! Visitation will be Friday, June 16th from 4pm - 8pm at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 17th at 9am at St. Joseph’s Church, 85 South Main Street, South Norwalk, CT. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family online, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Angelina Guitone Desruisseaux

March 18, 1921 - May 22, 2023