- Date Of Birth: February 5, 1929
- Date Of Death: March 5, 2022
- State: New Jersey
Anne Cinolia Cadet Jean-Charles beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother affectionately known as No, Cino, Manman, grannenenn, Man’ Francois was born on February 5th, 1929, in Terre-Neuve, one of the oldest municipalities in the Artibonite Department in Haiti, to Mrs. Marisainte Michel and Mr. Lajansson Cadet. Cinolia was youngest of five siblings: Gilles André Cadet, Anne Marie Cadet, Amétise Cadet, Fontilus Cadet, Examène Cadet. Her mother was a fluent merchant in the area and her father a big farmer. As the last born, Cinolia was also known as her mother’s “Princess”.
Contrary to most kids her age at that time, Cinolia never really participated in any agricultural work. The story passed down is that when she met her first and only boyfriend, husband, and love of her life, Francois, Cinolia’s mother would not consent to the marriage unless Francois’ father promised that Francois would always treat her as royalty and never expose her to any rude labor. To that end, Francois kept his promise to the highest standard. Anyone who had the chance to witness their love story can testify it was a pure and unconditional love. Francois and Cinolia married on a beautiful day on the 24th of June and together they had nine children (eight daughters and one son): Marie-Andrée, Anne, Renée, Olga, Claire Benoit, Mirna, Chressant, Suserne, and Ruth. It is also important to note that despite their deep love, like many handsome gentlemen of his time, François managed to have an affair where he produced another daughter by the name of Gertha. Gertha was always considered to be the 10th child. No raised Gertha after her mother passed away at a very young age and loved her immensely.
In her young married life, Cinolia would become a big merchant in Larobe, Francois’ rural hometown where they resided. However, Francois was a visionary and always had bigger plans for his family. Therefore, after a while he decided with his wife to have her and the kids stay in Gonaïves, a bigger suburban town, for a better life and better educational opportunities while he stayed in Larobé to devote himself to hard agricultural labor in order to provide for his family. In Gonaïves, Cinolia proved herself to be what we would call in our native language “a poto mitan”, a “ fanm djanm” raising nine young children (Gertha at that time was with her family) by herself. How she managed, only God knows! Her answer to that question was always “ Mwen redi”. She became an esteemed seamstress, making clothes for the people in the area and also teaching at times younger, less experienced seamstresses. No didn’t learn haute couture through magazines or classes. She was self-taught and given an understanding of sewing by her mother. Cinolia added some flair to her work and perfected it on her own. What makes this even more incredible is that she never used a measuring tape but would look at a client and estimate measurements and the clothing would fit perfectly! With the little money she earned, she would add it to what Francois could send and use it to raise the kids. Cinolia and Francois worked hard and managed to build a house in Gonaïves on top of their many acres of land and family home in Larobé.
Cinolia and her beloved husband managed to raise their kids and help them become the best version of themselves. All of their kids became self-sufficient, successful citizens of the world. The Cadet/Jean Charles family was well respected in the area. Cinolia had eight beautiful girls and her mission, due to her strong ethic and values, was to maintain their respectable image and purity. Cinolia did not play when it came to her kids! Raising them by herself, she had to be very strict and maintained very high standards. She was not scared to give some “baton” at times. The oldest had to take care of the youngest. They all had their house chores. They couldn’t speak with strangers on the streets.
As her children grew, some of them immigrated from Haiti to the United States and Canada for better opportunities. Cinolia herself moved to the United States after some time leaving her beloved Francois. Francois had chosen to stay in his country out of love, but the love between him and his princess was too strong, and he quickly realized he couldn’t live without his wife and rejoined her a few years later. In the United States, Cinolia helped raise and educate her grandchildren. She also helped other family friends with their own kids for free. Everyone was her child and grandchild. Everyone grew up on her cooking and her love. On January 21st, 2019, Francois unfortunately passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Cinolia mostly lived for three more years patiently waiting to reunite with her love. Anne Cinolia Cadet Jean Charles died unexpectedly and peacefully, like her dear Francois, on March 5th, 2022, a month after her 93rd birthday in the home she shared with her youngest daughter in Irvington, New Jersey.
The death of Cinolia is devastating for everyone who knew and loved her. She was very loving, caring, understanding and funny. She loved life and always knew the “tea” or young love drama. Cinolia was a counselor for too many. She loved to share and gave the best advice. If you gave her money in her left hand, she would take her right hand and give it right away to someone less fortunate. Cinolia loved music, specifically Tropicana and Septentrional. She also enjoyed french fries, cornflakes, Haitian mangos, and watermelon. She was a devout Christian and devoted daughter of the Virgin Mary. Cinolia really believed in the miracles of the Lord and would recite the rosary every day. Anne Cinolia Cadet was the matriarch of the family. It is very hard to accept her death. However, we all know that she is a better place beside her husband, parents, siblings, many other relatives, and God. She will be truly missed.
Cinolia is preceded in death by her husband Francois Jean Charles, both her parents Marisainte Michel and Lajansson Cadet, all of five of her siblings, and siblings in law except for one, Romain Jean Charles. She is also preceded in death by three of her grandchildren: Gerthy Genervil, Paultre Francois Jean Charles and Kimlaire Augustin.
She is survived by a long family tree:
Her children along with their spouses: Mr. Claude Baptiste and Madam Marie-Andrée Baptiste (née Jean Charles); Madam Renée Simeus (née Jean Charles) widow to Aimé Simeus; Ms. Gertha Genervil Jean Charles; Madam Anne Labranche (née Jean Charles), widow to Alfred Labranche; Mr. Rigaud Saint Pierre and Madam Olga Saint Pierre (née Jean Charles); Mr. Ernst St. Julien and Madam Claire Benoît St. Julien (née Jean Charles); Mr. Fritzbert Augustin and Madam Myrna Augustin (née Jean Charles); Mr. Chressant Jean Charles and Madam Diana Jean Charles (née Louis); Mr. Leny Exuma and Madam Suzerne Exuma (née Jean Charles); Ms. Ruth Jean Charles;
Her grandchildren: Ms. Handie Baptiste, Ms. Sophia Baptiste, Mr. Darly St-Louis and his wife Mrs. Yourie-Yantha Baptiste; Ms. Hanika Baptiste; Ms. Menette Siméus; Mr. Pegguy Siméus and his wife Adrienne Salomon; Ms. Yvrose Emmanuel; Mr. Sandy Jean and his wife Fabiola Jean; Mr. Alexandre Boursiquot and his wife Mrs. Rigaudie Saint Pierre, Mr. Mckinley François Saint Pierre and his wife Michèle Saint Pierre (née Francisque); Mr. Kendy Réal and his wife Jihane Réal (née Saint Pierre), Ms. Keptah Anna St. Julien; Mr. Scheno Boucart St. Julien; Mr. Brian Augustin; Ms. Anne Chressia Jean Charles; Mr. Lensiou Bani Exuma; Mr. Mclenzy Exuma; Mr. Backmichaud Exuma; Mr. Ruthmy Jean Charles; Mr. Micky Cino Préval;
Her great-grandchildren: Psisean Leyhandré Pierre; Thangie Aaniyiah Pierre, Xavier Pierre-Toussaint; Lyam Warwick Pierre-Toussaint; Terryn Keith St-Louis; Ayden St-Louis; Josthyn St-Louis, Naeva Kyana Désir, Samiyah Nolia Desir, Michaï Magloire, Kennedy Siméus, Daranancia Démésier, Alexa Cinolia-Rigaud Boursiquot; Yann-Rigaud Sébastien Boursiquot; Angie Réal; Dominique Réal; Benjamin Saint-Pierre
Her only living brother- in- law: Romain Jean Charles, his wife and kids
Her many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends:
To the families: Jean Charles, Cadet, Baptiste, Siméus, Labranche, Saint Pierre, St.
