Denise Gustave

December 4, 1932 - April 17, 2020

Denise Gustave, 87, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Stamford Hospital from complications due to COVID-19. Born as Denise Ganthier on December 4, 1932 in Rivière Froide a commune of Carrefour, Haiti to Saul and Andrelia (Julmis) Ganthier, she was one of their seven children. Denise was predeceased by her parents Saul and Andrelia Ganthier; her husband, Edgar Gustave; and siblings, Joseph, François, Daniel, Hermite, and Raphaël. Denise is survived by her sister, Bernadette Desire; her children, Marleine Michel, Yvrose Gregoire, Gessy Gustave and Ricardo Gustave; her stepdaughter, Margaret Gustave; her grandchildren, Daphne, Judy, Patrick, Ycar, Faberte, Karen, Jerry, and Johanna; and great granddaughter, Madison. As a local business owner, Denise operated a grocery store and also worked as a seamstress. She was also a member of the Legion of Mary and Laïcat de Carrefour for over 30 years. Denise was a woman of faith and God with her rosary being her armor. She enjoyed music, dancing, and family gatherings. She was dedicated to her family and will be missed immensely by everyone who knew and loved her. The family is holding a private visitation and prayer service on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue in Stamford, CT. Burial will be held privately at St. John’s Cemetery in Darien, CT. A webcast of the services will be live streamed at 11am, for family, relatives and friends to be able to take part in his services. To attend, please select “webcast video” on Denise’s obituary at www.bosakfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. To leave a condolence message for the family you may visit the guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or on Facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.