Marie was born on December 17, 1940, in Moron, Haiti to the late Sauveur Parisien and Clairecia Parisien, born Francois. Marie leaves behind three children, Vales Desir, Marie Odile P. Etesse, and Deric Calixte and two step-daughters, Fabienne SF Brezault and Lescania Gordon. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Fabiola Calixte, Fylove Calixte, Valery Joas Desir, Gardine Desir, Maydjoulie Calixte, and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of Emilienne Parisien, Sefaveur Parisien, Alain Parisien, and the late Aniece Parisien and Louis Parisien.
Marie was a woman of faith. She was an active member of her church and served as the Deaconess of her church, Centre Evangelique de Nazareen, a congregation located at 285 Smith Street, in Providence, RI. She loved to garden and loved caring for others. She was also a mother and friend “par excellence”. Her many acts of thoughtfulness and kindness will be remembered and forever treasured by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, 8:30-10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Providence. Luncheon reception will be held at Centre Evangelique de Nazareen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Centre Evangelique de Nazareen.
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