Yvonne Dorchette joined the NPFS family in September 1988. Kay Christine did not exist yet, and Yvonne lived with the other girls in Ste Helene at that time. She had been found abandoned in the street after a hurricane and was taken in by NPFS. Her age was not known, but Dr. Pierre Louis estimated that she was 11 years old and gave March 17, 1977 as her date of birth.
In 1993 Kay Christine was founded, and Yvonne found her place in this beautiful family.
Yvonne loved everyone, and from the moment you arrived at Kay Christine, the first person to greet you was Yvonne. Her hug was filled with love and strength. She would squeeze you tight, sometimes even lifting you up. When she greeted you, she always made sure to button your shirt all the way to the collar.
During the time of the army in Haiti, some people were afraid to come to Christine because they knew that Yvonne hugged too tightly. We laughed because even great military men were nervous about coming to our house! Yvonne was truly at home — she loved everyone and defended all the children. She never accepted that we could be angry with any of them. Even if a child caused trouble, Yvonne would not agree to scold them.
Yvonne loved to share with young children. She would look for things in her purse to give away. She loved handbags so much that she was ready to fight anyone for hers. Each night, her bag slept under her head, filled with all sorts of things.
Finesse was one of Yvonne’s most loved people. On weekends, Yvonne would sit in front of the house for two days waiting for her to arrive. This friendship never wavered, even when Finesse went to work in Tabarre. Yvonne always welcomed her with joy. Clothaire was also a close friend, and Yvonne was always happy to hear from him.
Yvonne gave Mrs. Hillaire the nickname “Timane,” and we all kept it. She used to call Timane “mama.”
In recent years, when her health began to decline, Gertrude and Fabiola bathed her with great love and patience. Yvonne called Gertrude her godmother and Fabiola her sister.
Yvonne loved good food. Each year during the genip season, she would ask Carmelle to bring her some. Even if she was lying down, she would call Carmelle to ask for genip. She loved to eat, but would not take a banana that was too soft or a mango that was not perfect.
She also loved jewelry and beautiful clothes, which, like her handbag, often slept under her head. She enjoyed peeling peanuts and beans but did not like her hands or clothes to get dirty.
Yvonne played a big role in the family. Everyone knew that when Yvonne was angry with you, it wasn’t easy — but it never lasted long, and she was always ready to apologize. In recent months, her health worsened, and despite all our efforts, her problems could not be resolved.
The situation became harder after the horrific attack that forced the move from Kay Christine, and everyone noticed that she was affected by this major event. She left us on August 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital at 9:20 a.m.
What makes us proud is that within the Kay Christine family, Yvonne was at home. She knew she was surrounded by people who loved her, and she loved them in return. She lacked nothing and lived a wonderful life. We thank God for what Yvonne has been in our lives. We thank God for NPFS/NPH, because thanks to them, Yvonne found this beautiful family at Kay Christine. And we thank God for all the members of this family and for all who loved and supported Yvonne during her life.
Yvonne, you will never be forgotten. May your soul rest in peace.