Ghislaine Daniel

A Celebration of Life for Ghislaine "Joujou" Daniel

Ghislaine Daniel, lovingly known as Joujou, was born on December 12, 1953, in Saint-Marc, Artibonite, Haiti, to Cleante Joseph and Merjuste Daniel. Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Joujou passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, just shy of her 71st birthday.

Joujou immigrated to the United States, seeking a more peaceful life. Yet, her love for Haiti remained steadfast; she made annual trips back to her homeland, staying deeply connected to her roots. A proud Haitian patriot, Joujou carried her country in her heart no matter where she went. Her cooking was a testament to this love, as she skillfully prepared the finest Haitian dishes, reflecting her passion and cultural traditions. She was an exceptional cook, always sharing her delicious meals with others.

A successful and hardworking businesswoman, Joujou spent much of her life traveling to countries like the United States, Panama, Curaçao, and the Dominican Republic to acquire goods to sell in Haiti. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication persisted until her very last day. She was a founding member of AHVED, the Haitian Association Living Abroad for the Development of Haiti. 

A devoted Christian and lifelong Catholic, Joujou’s faith in God was unwavering and deeply inspiring. She was known for her selflessness and generosity, always giving to others even when she had little to spare. Her dedication to her faith was evident in her active involvement at Notre Dame Du Perpetuel Secours in Saint-Marc, where she was a pillar of the community and a shining example of Christian values.

Joujou’s indomitable spirit and strong personality earned her the nickname “iron lady.” She faced life’s challenges with resilience and grace. Passionate about traveling and pilgrimage journeys, Joujou also cherished time with her family and friends. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She had a unique relationship with each of her children, raising them with a foundation of love, respect, and faith in God. 

She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith, celebrated by her five children: Marie-Marthe, Adonyce, Paulucienne, Kethline, and Martine Volcy; her seven grandchildren: Yanka Volcy, Rick-Paul Jean Simon, Jason Jerome, Paola Jean Simon, Jessica Jerome, Ayden, and Audrey Volcy; and numerous stepchildren, including the sons and daughters of Polynice Volcy. She is also survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Ricot Jean Simon, Patricia Dabady, Thierry Jean Baptiste, and Martine Madestin; her many siblings, the Jeannoutes, Orelien, Joseph, and Daniel, including Franchette Jeannoute and Patrice Orélien; nieces, nephews, and foster children in Haiti.

Joujou was blessed with lifelong friendships, including her cherished bond with Immacula Sylvain, her dear childhood friend of over 60 years, as well as her church family.

Joujou’s love, faith, and strength touched countless lives, and her memory will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Selebrasyon lavi Ghislaine "Joujou" Daniel

Ghislaine Daniel, anpil moun konnen sou non Joujou, fèt 12 desanm 1953 nan Saint-Marc, Latibonit, Ayiti, pitit Cleante Joseph ak Merjuste Daniel. Paran li ak de frè li devanse l nan lanmo, Joujou te mouri nan lapè nan dat 10 desanm 2024, kelke jou avan 71yèm anivèsè nesans li.

Joujou imigre Ozetazini, li t ap chèche yon vi ki pi pasifik. Men, lanmou li pou Ayiti te rete fèm; Li te fè vwayaj anyèl tounen nan peyi li, li te rete pwofondman konekte ak rasin li. Yon fyète patriyòt ayisyen, Joujou te pote peyi li nan kè li kèlkeswa kote li te ale. Manje li konn kwit yo se te yon testaman pou lanmou sa a. Joujou te konn fè bon manje. tout moun renmen manje li e li te toujou ap bay moun manje. 

Joujou te yon komèsan, yon fanm ki travay di, li te pase anpil tan nan lavi li ap vwayaje nan peyi tankou Etazini, Panama, Kiraso, ak Repiblik Dominikèn pou achte machandiz epi vin vann yo an Ayiti. Lespri antreprenè li ak devouman pèsiste jiska dènye jou li. Li te yon manm fondatè AHVED, Asosyasyon ayisyen k ap viv aletranje pou Devlopman Ayiti. 

Yon kretyen ki gen anpil devosyon, yon katolik pratikan, lafwa Joujou nan Bondye te extraodine e ki te enspire anpil moun. Li te yon moun ki renmen pataje, li te genyen anpil jenewozite, toujou ap bay lòt moun, menm sa li pa genyen, li mande pou li bay. lafwa li nan Bondye te evidan, nan patisipasyon aktif li nan Legliz Notre Dame Du Perpetuel Secours nan Saint-Marc, kote li te yon mamb nan komite pawasyal la , li te yon egzanp pou valè kretyen yo.

Joujou se yon moun ki genyen karakte fò, yon lespri endepandan, li te yon “ fanm vayan”, youn moun ki pat pè confwonte lavi a, avèk anpil detèminasyon malgre tout difikilte. Li te renmen vwayaje, al fe vakans, li te Pasyone pou vwayaj pelerinaj yo. Joujou te renmen pase tan ak fanmi li ak zanmi yo. Li te yon manman, yon grann devouye. Li te gen yon relasyon san parèy ak chak nan pitit li yo, li te leve yo avèk lanmou, respè, ak lafwa nan Bondye. 

Li kite dèyè yon eritaj lanmou ak lafwa, ke senk pitit li yo ap selebre: Marie-Marthe, Adonyce, Paulucienne, Kethline, ak Martine Volcy; sèt pitit pitit li yo: Yanka Volcy, Rick-Paul Jean Simon, Jason Jerome, Paola Jean Simon, Jessica Jerome, Ayden, ak Audrey Volcy; ak anpil bèlfi, ki gen ladan yo pitit gason ak pitit fi Polynice Volcy. Bofi ak bel fi li yo : Ricot Jean Simon, Patricia Dabady, Thierry Jean Baptiste, ak Martine Madestin; anpil frè ak sè li yo, Jeannoutes, Orelien, Joseph ak Daniel yo, espesyalman Franchette Jeannoute ak Patrice Orélien; nyès, neve, ak timoun an Ayiti li yo.

Joujou te gen chans pou li genyen amitye dirab, tankou zanmi danfans li Immacula Sylvain, yon amitye pou plis ke 60 ane, ansanm ak fanmi legliz li yo.

Lanmou Joujou, lafwa ak fòs li touche anpil vi, e memwa li ap kontinye enspire tout moun ki te konnen li.