Marie Jeanne Lucie Saint Fleur

October 16, 1920 - March 16, 2019

Marie Jeanne Lucie St. Fleur affectionately known as Maman was a vibrant and stoic woman. Marie transitioned from her earthly life on March 16, 2019 at home with family. Marie was born on October 16, 1920 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to Achine Cabay and Osean St Fleur. Marie was the youngest of three daughters. Marie attended and graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. For many years, Marie was a phenomenal designer and seamstress. She truly enjoyed being creative and making different garments and styles. Marie also enjoyed attending church and prayers, gardening, was an impeccable cook and fancied traveling. Marie moved to the United States with her children, where she diligently worked and retired. Marie loved caring for her family and friends. Marie would travel anywhere to be a help to her children and grandchildren's lives. She never strayed from giving a helping hand to anyone in need. She was funny and sweet, loving yet strict; she instilled courage, confidence and pride in her children and grandchildren. She was the pillar and foundation for her family. Marie created a LEGACY. Marie is survived by seven children and their spouses, Marie and Emile Batrony (NJ), Denise GrandPierre (NJ), Charles and Esther Durand (MD), Elvire and Marcel Desrivieres (NJ), Yves Durand (CA), Frantz Durand (CA), Altagracia F. Cruz (NJ), and her great nephew (son) Kesner and Carstela Joseph (PA). Marie is preceeded in death by her daughter Suze M. Durand Baker and son-in-law Michel K. GrandPierre. Marie leaves behind 23 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The viewing will take place on March 22, 2019 at Van Tassel Funeral Home, 337 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, 4pm-8pm. The funeral services will be on March 23, 2019 at St. Lucy's Church, 118 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Repass immediately following at Knights of Columbus of Nutley, 150 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ 07110. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to EWTV Global Catholic Network at http://www.ewtn.com in Marie's name.