In Loving Memory of Zacharie Gilles
Born on June 23, 1923, in Port-Margot, Haiti, Zacharie Gilles was the sixth of thirteen children born to Déodel Fixalan Gilles and Anne Jacques. He departed this life in November 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, love, resilience and service to family and community.
Zacharie was a respected baker in Port-Margot, known for his delicious bread and signature biscuits. He lovingly tended gardens that nourished his family and provided produce to share and sell. Trustworthy and dependable, he was a man of his word. As he grew older, he found joy in prayer and worshiping the Lord. Despite his blindness and other health challenges, he faced adversity with grace and resilience.
Zacharie is survived by his beloved wife, Claire Aureste Gilles Known as Rejeane; his children, Marielle Biainaise (Jean Kesner), Anne G. Bradley (Mark), Adeline G. Rodriguez (Stanley), Arnold Z. Gilles (Socra), and Annecie Gilles; and his stepdaughter, Esther M. Menard (James).
He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Kensderly Biainaise (Carding Anne), Kevensky Biainaise (Melissa), Christy Anne Bradley, Tite-Jimmy Menard, Dunel Menard, Olivier Rodriguez, Dodley Menard, Matthew H. Bradley, and Luke A. Bradley; his great-granddaughter, Raina Anaëlle, His sisters-in-law Cecile Gilles, her children and grand-children, Marie Lucrece Gilles, her children and grand-children. His brother-in-law, Pastor Joachim Jean Mary Pierre, his children, grandchildren and great grand- child. His in-laws, the Aureste family, many more nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, uncle and dear friends.
Zacharie was preceded in death by all his 12 siblings.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, November 21, at New Life Church, 834 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Crossworld for training in Education at: https://crossworld.org/give/details/haiti-education or mail a check to:
Crossworld
10000 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
Memo line: Acct. 54665
Though he will be deeply missed, Zacharie's faith, generosity, wisdom, and love will continue to live on through the many lives he touched. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.