Vanette Legros

Vanette Legros

April 16, 1940 – May 9, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, Vanette Legros, who departed this life on May 9, 2026.

Vanette was born on April 16, 1940, in Gonaïves to her late mother, Flavir André, and late father, Louis Edgar Legros of Marmelade. After spending part of her childhood in Port-au-Prince attending Catholic school, she returned to Marmelade following the passing of her mother at the age of 12, where she continued her education. She later completed middle school in Gonaïves and high school in Cap-Haïtien.

Vanette began her career as a teacher at Dedune Middle School before working in pharmacy services and later with National Haitian Radio and Television while living in Carrefour. In 1990, she immigrated to Boston, where she worked as a dry cleaner, daycare cook, and later receptionist for Haitian American Human Services and Catholic Charities until her retirement in 2002.

Vanette was known as the strong and loving “warden” of her home. She spent much of her life raising her grandchildren and caring for neighborhood children, never turning anyone away. She loved cooking, valued discipline, and was well known for her witty remarks and unforgettable honesty — “I said what I said.”

She also leaves behind a legacy of charity and service in Haiti, especially within the communities of Carrefour and Ruelle Canne à Sucre.

She is survived by her children: Yves Marie Vadine “Tiva” Preval, Carole Jean-Simon Brutus (Yvel Brutus spouse), Pierre Sabine Legros Bolivar (Ricardo Bolivar spouse), and her only son, Jacques Herold Legros (Kerloune Legros spouse).

She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Samantha Preval Cox, Tiffany Preval, Kira Moseah Jean Simon Landias, Stravinsky Bolivar, Tatiana Preval, Ymarni Jean Simon, Nehemie “Kelly” Legros, Elliot-Gulian Bolivar, and Shiana Legros.

Vanette was also blessed to experience her third generation of children through her first two granddaughters. She leaves behind her cherished great-grandchildren: Samaya Raymond, Jahliah Preval, Dezyrae Cox, Sieanna Marie Cox, and Tahirah “Vanette” Preval.

Her love, strength, humor, and dedication to family will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held at the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St (Rte 123), Brockton, on Friday, May 29th from 6 to 9 pm, followed by her funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday, May 30th at 9 a.m. Her Mass of Christian burial will beat 10:30am at Christ the King Church, 54 Lyman St, Brockton. Burial will follow at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton.