Medinor Charles

Medinor “Charlie” Charles born to Alleus and Meprizia Charles in Mole Saint – Nicolas on May 12th, 1946. He completed high school while in Haiti and worked as a tailor. His first-born Michael was birthed whom still resides in Haiti. In the mid 70s he courageously left Haiti where he migrated to Bahamas in his track to make a better life and continued his career as a tailor. He became a father to his second born son Keith (deceased) and first-born daughter Eunise. He was a devoted church member during his stay there. Charlie entered the United States in 1977 and worked as a busser. He attended Dorsey Educational Center to further his education. He then began his work as a maintenance technician for many years to come. In 1979, he became a member and later a Deacon at French Speaking Baptist Church now known as “Ebenezer Haitian Baptist Church”. At Ebenezer is where he met the love of his life Gislaine. They married in 1981 and started a family with three beautiful children – Charline, Patrick, and Whismick. Charlie was kind, dependable, intelligent, and most of all a people’s person. He took immense pride being a hard-working husband and father with the utmost care to provide for his family. Charlie was dedicated to several things he loved in life, church, politics, and definitely his sports the “Miami Heat.” He was a Man who held many titles: “Pastor Missionaires” was the one he was best known as, “Predicateur Tap Tap,” Sunday School teacher, Deacon with the voice of reason, service leader, and was loved by the youth. Everyone he encountered remembered him for his kind words, his approachable personality, and generous heart. Charlie had a passion for fashion; he consistently went to the barbershop and cleaners weekly. His positive energy was contagious; and let us not forget about his radiant blue eyes and bright smile. Charlie kept a high spirit despite what he was going through, his faith never wavered and remained grateful for the blessings God brought into his life. He will live in our hearts forever and be profoundly missed! The Great Charlie is survived by his loving wife Gislaine; children: Michael, Eunise, Charline, Patrick, and Whismick; daughters-in-law: Nadege and Keisha; son-in-law: Linzy; granddaughter: Gabrielle; his brothers in-law: Manes LaFrance, Ofny LaFrance, Chilet LaFrance, Edy LaFrance; sisters-in law: Armelle, Julia, Ivana, and Jetta, and Maryse; brother-in-law: Senat; nieces: Jennie, Milene, Whitney, Ashley, Lea, Charine, Laurenne; nephews: Ofnel, Ellie, Samuel, Luke, Joshua, Shawn, Wesley, Kendrick, and Chad; LaFrance Family, Fenelus Family, Kersaint Family, Lacoste Family, Thelusma Family, and all other extended family, and beloved friends. The Charles family would like to extend their sincere thanks for all acts of love, support, and encouragement shown during this difficult time of bereavement.

Medinor Charles

June 6, 1946 - March 8, 2023

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