Birth date: Feb 13, 1931 Death date: Jul 27, 2026
Martha Valcin (née Saintelien) passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the residence of her son in Roselle, New Jersey. She was 95 years old. Born in Verrettes, Haiti, Martha was the beloved daughter of the late Andre Read Obituary
My greatest memory with Manmi Ta is going to Bolosse Baptist Church as a teenager and stopping by her home to pick up Germaine . Her house was separated from the church by a mere wall.
She was among the first few Haitians who started braiding hair with extensions for free. I'd sometimes see her braiding Germaine's hair,crocheting with passion, giving directions to the maids or warmly caring for her grandchildren from the US mainly Gerline and Annie.
While doing all of the aforementioned tasks, she managed a boarding house with Christian values. I even remember partaking in one of her Friday devotion. She will be missed!
Saying Goodbye has never been an easy experience. However, I don’t have any choice than taking this moment to say how “Classe Gedeon” and “VBS” of Haitian Baptist Church of Willingboro will miss you. As a Bible Teacher, I can say that your presence in my class was always a source of encouragement because you took please in learning about God. No one can forget how you took pleasure in sharing your skills in bordering in VBS. You were always considered as one of my best students. There is no doubt that you are in a better place now. I will miss you.
