We are brokenhearted to annnounc the passing of our chairwoman Brigitte Bony on May 9, 2024. Brigitte played an integral role in creating Team Haiti and was a champion of the mission to help Haitians. She will be incredibly missed. We holder close in our hearts always.
Brigitte's obituary is transcribed below:
Brigitte Menard Bonny, a mother, wife, sister, aunt, godmother, friend, and advocate who selflessly put others above herself, while advancing causes dear to her, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Brigitte was born to Marie-Therese Sylvestre Menard and Max Menard in Haiti. Ever the student of life, Brigitte traveled and studied across the world before immigrating to Queens, New York in 1980. Through a fortunate meeting at her brother’s apartment, Brigitte was introduced to his wife’s cousin Gardy, who would later become her husband and life partner of 38 bountiful years. Through this union, Brigitte and Gardy welcomed their two sons, Alain and Jean-Paul.
Brigitte worked tirelessly to promote education by attaining her B.A. degree in education from Chestnut Hill College, and later teaching foreign languages at schools across the Philadelphia region. Later in life, she advocated for her native country serving as an executive officer of Team Haiti-USA, to promote community among Haitians in greater Philadelphia.
Brigitte was forever in a relentless pursuit of uniting people, values, and cultures as exemplified through her endearing nature and zest for life.Â
She is survived by her devoted husband, Gardy, sons, Alain and Jean-Paul, brothers Serge, Max Jr., Jean-Pierre, their respective families, and countless other family members and friends who will forever be impacted by her love and generosity.
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