"Dear Lamand Family:
We are very touched by the lost of this big man,best example of husband and father , with great principles.We will never forget you!! We surely miss you and remember you.
Your wife Astride and children are in our thoughts and prayers "
In loving memory of
Jean Lamand
February 26, 1945 - December 23, 2014
Jean Lamand of Miami, passed away on December 23, 2014, at 5:25 a.m. He was 69 years old. He was born on February 26, 1945 in Miragoane, Haiti, son of the late Racine and Isemene Lamand. Jean grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he went to school and graduated from high school.
He left Haiti in 1969 and went to Mexico City, where he spent two years studying electrical engineering. Then he moved to New York to be with his brothers and sisters. Some years later, he met Astrid Manoly. They got married in June 1977. In 1988, Jean, Astrid, and their daughter Regine moved to Miami, Fl where a second child Daniel was born in 1989.
Jean worked as a supervisor at the Port of Miami for 10 years until his retirement in 2007. He then began traveling along with his wife to many countries, and spent time with family and friends in Florida and New York.
He will be missed as a good husband, father, brother, and friend. He will also be remembered for his kindness, his friendliness, and compassionate heart.
Survivors include: His wife of 37 years Astrid (born Manoly), his daughter Regine, and his son Daniel; his brother George and family, his sisters Marguerite Austin (Lamand) and family, Chimene Lamand; Miss Jeane Lefevre; his nephews: Richard Orbe-Austin, Marlon Lamand, Kenel Jr, Celso, Dimitri Jackson; his nieces Diline Henry, Marline Desauguste, Sabine Nelzy, Sheila Lamand, Galia Leon, Sherly Jackson; his cousins George, Jean and Guillaume Hypollite; Frantz Jr and Ricardi Lamand; Claude Roche, Bertani Lafontant, Guerda Archer; His brother-in-laws: Guy Austin; Filiberto, Roberto, Fernando, Hermann Manoly and their families.
Condolences to the following familes: Lamand, Manoly, Austin, Nelzy, Leon, Jeune, Lerebours, Archer, Lafontant, Jackson, Roche, and all related relatives.
Tributes
"Great husband and father So sorry for your loss. "
"Jean was a good exemple as a husband should be, Astride always talks about him as the best."
"Jean was a good exemple as a husband should be, Astride always talks about him as the best."
"Jean was a good man, he was a wonderful husband to my friend Astride. We will miss him."
"Jean was a good man, he was a wonderful husband to my friend Astride. We will miss him."
"Sincere Condolences to Astrid and the Family.He will be missed.May God bless his Soul."
"Uncle Jean, you will truly be missed. Although I did not get to see you often, every visit was full of warm and happy moments. These are moments I will always cherish."
"Uncle Jean was both my uncle and godfather and was really special to me. He was one of the sweetest men I have ever known. Thank you Uncle for being such a great brother to my mother and thank you for that Sony Walkman you gave me when I was 10- still today one of the best birthday gifts I have ever gotten. I will never forget that and I will never forget you. "
"Uncle Jean, you were one of the sweetest and kindest men I have ever known. You always had a smile on your face, and a pleasant word to share with everyone. I felt very blessed to have you as my uncle. My family and I will truly miss you. Your loss will be felt far and wide, because you touched so many with your warm and loving nature. Thank you for all you have given us. My condolences to Aunt Astrid, and my cousins Regine and Daniel. You are all in our hearts."
"You were truely the image of a Wonderful Father and Husband. You have blessed me with the best 25 years of life. Waking up and no longer having you here beside us seems so unreal. You were always there for me no matter what happened. The love you spread was unconditional. Your name and legacy you have left will never be forgotten. I love you Dad. Its never goodbye, Ill see you later."
"I am deeply sadden to have lost an uncle like Jean Lamand. I will miss him so very much. I hope he knew how much I loved him and he will always be in my heart. R.I.P."
"Uncle Jean was very special to me and would always make me laugh every time I saw him. He was very gifted man and we lost a very great man. Heaven has gained him and the angels will always be with him. Rest in Peace"
"Words cannot express the lost of my uncle Jean Lamand. I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart forever. God call all good angel and you were one of them. May you rest in peace forever. "
"Jean, it was a pleasure knowing you. You had a big and loving heart. I sure will miss you. Till we see again, rest in peace in Jesus love."
""Parrain", I'm really, really going to miss you. no body to call me" filleul" anymore. But with our faith and the love of our savior Jesus Christ we will see each other again. In the mean time rest in peace. All my Love"
"I'm deeply sadden by the loss of your husband. He was a kind man. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. May God unfailing Love be your comfort according to His promise. Know that I'm here for you."
"You loved me like no other man. I was blessed to have you in my life for 36 years. You will be missed. See ypu later daddy."
"I'm very sorry for your loss. During this time of great sorrow it's my sincere hope that you find comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4 where we are assured that death will be eliminated forever. I hope this promise comforts you now and in the days ahead. "