Obituary of Edline J. Pierre

Losing someone in one's life is a devastating ordeal that often leaves a great void in our lives, filled with grief, love, and memories. It is essential to honor the memory of the one who shared so many precious moments with us, while seeking support to get through this difficult time.

Thus, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, there was no other sound than the chattering whisper of the reeds across the vast expanse of water. Despite the assured and confident attitude she displayed before divine omnipotence, despite the exaggerated optimism that crowned her time here on earth, human existence remained powerless before the irreversible bite of death. A great Lady, a Fighter, a daughter, a Friend, a Confidant, a Sister: "Edline, nicknamed Doune, she is gone."

Edline Joseph Pierre, age 58, of Ansonia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Francois Pierre. Born in Cap Haitien, Haiti on October 10, 1966, she was a daughter of Pierre F. Joseph and Bertulia Mompremier, and the adopted daughter of the late Anne Marie (Rodrigue) Joseph and was a longtime resident of Ansonia.

Before coming to the United States in 1997 from Haiti, Edline worked as a hairdresser taking care of her family and close friends and worked as an operator with a Haitian telecommunications company. She returned to Haiti in 2000 only to marry Francois and then they came back to the United States to start their family and raise her daughters. Here she began her career as a CNA until she went back to school to follow her passion of Fashion Design. From that point on she dedicated her work to tailoring, designing and making clothing for her daughters, family and friends. Her dedicated work ethic and attention to detail could be seen in all her work. Her memory will be live in her clothing by all those who were privileged to have received one of her creations. Edline was devoted to taking care of her family, especially for her husband and daughters and could always be found in the kitchen cooking some delicious dish. She was happiest when she was surrounded by family, especially with her daughters, or tending to her beloved garden, where she grew vegetables and herbs with care and found peace among the plants she nurtured.

In addition to her beloved husband Francois 25 years, survivors include two cherished daughters, Aliah Sarah Pierre and Kaysha Faith Pierre, seven brothers and sisters, Marie Charles (Jean) and family, Rosevanie Joseph and family, Irlande Monrose and family, Ketena Charles and family, Eric Estime and Family, Astride Joseph and Family and Frandy Joseph and family, aunts and uncles, Marie Joseph and family, Jacquelin Joseph (Rose) and family, Wilner Joseph (Gabrielle) and family, Pierrelus Joseph and children, 9 brothers and sisters-in-law, Rony L.D. Pierre and family, Henry C. Pierre and family, Marie A. Desamours, Emmanuel L. Pierre and family, Louise P. Richard and family, Joseph Pierre and family,  Marie Denise Pierre and family, Rev. Laurent E. Pierre, Marie Danielle Joseph and family, Farah L. Eastmond and family, Silotte Vincent and family and Nicole Vincent and family. She was predeceased by a brother, Ephrem Joseph.

The family would like to thank Edline's caregiver, Nirise Jean Louis for all the care and compassion she gave to her as well as all the friends that supported her throughout her illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. directly in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Ave., Stratford. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. To leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.abriola.com.