Telson Oscar

Telson Adeca Oscar was born on November 13, 1947, in Port-Margot, Haiti, the only child to his parents, Adeca Oscar and Marianne Mareus. He lived a full life in which he touched many lives by forging great relationships with childhood and lifelong friends such as Gabriel Adrien, Claude Jean Cesar, Eugenie Colas, Juslin, and the late Marcelin Fils-Aime. Working with his hands, was a talent that Telson recognized in himself quite early. Thus, he became certified as a mechanic in Cap-Haitien, Haiti in order to pursue employment in that field. Not satisfied with just one skill, Telson also attended tailor school and earned a certification in tailoring. He later opened his own tailor shop in Port-Au-Prince in the 1970’s. After migrating to the United States in 1980, he continued to use this skill, working as a tailor, in various factories. Eventually, he was employed in the Maintenance Department at Johnson & Wales University where he worked for over ten years before his retirement in 2007. He enjoyed his retirement years by traveling to Haiti and spending time with his loved ones in the United States. Telson’s path to such joy and fulfillment came with great sacrifice and was no doubt well-earned. Born and raised in Port-Margot, Haiti for the early years of his life, he later moved to Port-Au-Prince with his wife and children where they lived for several years before he made the decision to risk his life to migrate to the United States by boat. Upon arrival, he spent several years in a refugee camp before being allowed to pursue residency. He took advantage of every opportunity presented to him and worked hard to bring his wife, then his children to the United States. He has lived in Miami, Florida since entering the United States. On Thursday January 5, 2023, Telson Adeca Oscar died at Jackson Memorial Hospital North in Miami, Florida. He was 75 years old. He will be remembered for his love for playing Haitian “bolet” as it was the highlight of his day. He was also a “jack of all trades” who could fix any and everything. He loved gardening. In his garden, he produced fruits and vegetables, including beans, plantains, mangoes, avocadoes, pineapples, peppers, yams, sour oranges, sugar cane and so much more. As for his children, they will remember him telling them that he is his grandfather’s child, meaning that even when they see him sleeping, he still knows and hears everything that goes on. Telson is survived by his children: Enide, Eddy & family, Edwige & Erica Oscar; his grandchildren: Isaiah & Eli J. Oscar; his aunt (in-law): Marie Mareus & family; Nieces and Nephews (in-laws): Martine Fils-Aime, Max Fils-Aime & family, Marcelin Fils-Aime & family and Helim Fils-Aime & family, Jean Guerloo Demesier & family, Gerda Osmar & family and Frisnel Demesier; his cousins: Gabriel Adrien & family, Jouvens Adrien, Tamara Adrien & family, Kattyana Adrien & family, Daniel Achille & family, France Firmin & family, Lucie Cherenfant, Marie Emelyne Cherenfant, Jackie Nathalie Marcelin & family, Jackson Mareus & family, Enddney Mareus, Jolie Eugene & family, Viergenie & family, Louisa Louis, Hersnt Coleau, Mathiel Coleau, Hughes Nevelus, Germanie Nevelus Auguste, Joseline Bernadin, Bernadette Mareus, Jacqueline Deravient, Liline Albutus and Leodor Wislly; his friends: Agathe Alexander, Velouse Desir, Eugenie Colas. He leaves behind a countless number of cousins, in-laws and friends throughout the US, Canada, and Haiti. The family of the late Telson A. Oscar would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your comforting words of encouragement, support, and deeds of kindness. Most importantly, we thank you for your love and all of your prayers. A special shout-out to the entire Fils-Aime family, Francoise Henrilus, Gabriel Adrien, Cherenfant/Marcelin family, Samantha Papin, and Margarette Demesier for your unwavering support throughout this challenging process. The funeral service for Telson Oscar will be officiated by Father Jean Ricot-Gay at St. Fort’s Funeral Home on Saturday January 21, 2023, at 11:30 to 2pm. A viewing will take place prior to the funeral service from 10 am to 11:30am. A reception will be held immediately following the funeral service at 1011 N.W. 142nd Street, Miami, Florida, 33168. A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that whispers, ‘Grieve not for me’ Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs The good I lived while I was strong Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest Remembering all…how I was truly blessed Continue traditions, no matter how small Go on with your lives, don’t stare at the wall I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin Until that fine day we’re together again. Author Unknown

Telson Oscar

November 13, 1947 - January 5, 2023

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