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Official Obituary of

Marie Jocelie Mathurin

1929 ~ 2025 (age 96) 96 Years Old
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Marie Jocelie Mathurin Obituary

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Se avèk anpil tristès, men ak rekonesans pou lavi li, nou anonse lanmò lanmou nou, poto fanmi nou, matriyak nou, Jocelie Mathurin, ke tout moun te rele ak anpil afeksyon “Jose.” Li te fèt 24 avril 1929 epi li kite nou 16 jen 2025, apre li te viv yon lavi ekstraòdinè, chaje ak lanmou, devouman, ak sèvis pou fanmi li ak kominote li. 

Eritaj Fanmi  

Jose te pitit Clemence Lexine (manman) ak Alfrezin Mathurin (papa). Li te frè ak sè Malthide Mathurin, Adelina Mathurin, ak Vincent Mathurin, ki tout deja pati. Li kite dèyè sis timoun li te pote ak lanmou: Ery Beneche (decede), Carolle Beneche, Fritz Joseph (decede), Jean Richard Joseph, Chantal Joseph, Carline Joseph

 Li te granmè fyè 26 pitit pitit ki pote non fanmi an pi lwen: Antoine Benèche, Marilyn Benèche, Mika Pascale Benèche, Gina Benèche, Paul Erio Benèche, Samuel Benèche, Esdras Benèche, Jude Benèche, Jonathan Benèche, Caleb Benèche, Marie Sullie Jemina Benèche, Stanley Gaspard, Ricardo Jean Baptiste, Michel Jean Baptiste, Richardson Joseph, Bleck Joseph, Johanne Joseph, Jeremiah Joseph, Jose Camille Joseph, Joseph Hudson Joseph, Robine Felix, Hagler Inacio Leveque, Jude Joseph, Sarah Joseph, Josèph Guillens 

li kitè nyès ak Nèvè tou kisè: Dania Mathurin, Jeff Mathurin ,Jo Richard Mathurin, Regine Mathurin, Marsofia Mathurin, Danie Mathurin, Mary Michele Clairvilus, ak Charlot Carolus.

 Yon Lavi Lanmou ak Sèvis

 Pandan tout lavi long li a, Jose te yon modèl konpasyon, bon kè, ak detèminasyon. Li te toujou akeyi ak lanmou tout moun ki vin jwenn li, kèlkeswa sikonstans lan. Kay li te yon refij; kè li te louvri pou tout moun.

 Li te viv kòm poto mitan fanmi an, youn ki te toujou mete byennèt lòt moun an premye. Jose te jwenn lajwa nan kontantman lòt moun epi li te yon fanm lapriyè, lafwa, ak mizik. Vwa li te leve ak lespwa lè li te chante nan legliz, epi prezans li te pote chalè kote li pase.

 Erè li kite pa sèlman nan pitit li, pitit pitit li, ak fanmi li, men nan kè tout moun ki te gen privilèj pou yo rankontre li.


English

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Jocelie Mathurin, affectionately known to all as "Jose." Born on April 24, 1929, Jose lived a remarkable life filled with love, devotion, and service to her family and community.

 Family Legacy

 Jose was born to Clemence Lexine (mother) and Alfrezin Mathurin (father). She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Malthide Mathurin and Adelina Mathurin, and her brother, Vincent Mathurin.

Jose was blessed with six children: Ery Beneche (deceased), Carolle Beneche, Fritz Joseph (deceased), Jean Richard Joseph, Chantal Joseph, and Carline Joseph.

 Her legacy continues through her 26 grandchildren: Antoine Benèche, Marilyn Benèche, Mika Pascale Benèche, Gina Benèche, Paul Erio Benèche, Samuel Benèche, Esdras Benèche, Jude Benèche, Jonathan Benèche, Caleb Benèche, Marie Sullie Jemina Benèche, Stanley Gaspard, Ricardo Jean Baptiste, Michel Jean Baptiste, Richardson Joseph, Bleck Joseph, Johanne Joseph, Jeremiah Joseph, Jose Camille Joseph, Joseph Hudson Joseph, Robine Felix, Hagler Inacio Leveque, Jude Joseph, Sarah Joseph, Josèph Guillens, 

She also leaves behind all her great-great-grandchildren, her niece(s) Mary Michelle Clairvilus, and her nephew(s) Charlot Carolus, Dania Mathurin, Jeff Mathurin, Jo Richard Mathurin, Regine Mathurin, Marsofia Mathurin, and Danie Mathurin.

 A Life of Love and Service

Throughout her long and beautiful life, Jose embodied the true spirit of compassion and generosity. She had an extraordinary gift to make everyone feel welcome and loved, opening her heart and home to anyone in need. Jose lived her life as a beacon of kindness, always putting others before herself and finding joy in the happiness of those around her.  She was a strong member in this church and her voice stood out in the crowd when she sang. Her legacy of love, caring, and selfless service to others will forever remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

 

If You Would Like To Send A Flower Arrangement To The Service Being Held On Friday, June 20, 2025, Please Be Aware That The Deadline For Ordering Through Our Online Portal Is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, AT 2:00 PM; ANY ORDERS PLACED AFTER 06/18/2025, 2:00PM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Si vous souhaitez envoyer une composition florale au service qui aura lieu le vendredi 27 juin 2025, sachez que la date limite pour commander via notre portail en ligne est le mercredi 20 juin 2025, à 14h00; TOUTE COMMANDE PASSÉE APRÈS LE 25/06/2025, 14h00 NE SERA PAS TRAITÉE.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
June 27, 2025

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Holy Spirit and Our Lady Help-Christians Church
17 N. Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
 

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Funeral Mass
Friday
June 27, 2025

10:00 AM
Holy Spirit and Our Lady Help-Christians Church
17 N. Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017

Interment following funeral service
Friday
June 27, 2025

11:30 AM
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
125 Central Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018

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