Rolande Bernadotte

Rolande Bernadotte, age 87 passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020 surrounded by her family at her residence after a long battle with dementia. She is preceded in death by her sister Raymonde Bertrand and brother Jean Bertrand, and one other family member Pierre St Rome. She was born on October 13, 1933 in Port au Prince, Haiti. She was the wife of the late Joseph Bernadotte whom she married on January 1959. Rolande loved people, always had a smile on her face. She was kind hearted and always ready to give a helping hand to those less fortunate. She used to yearly contribute much of her savings to multiple organizations for the poors. Her life was a living example of compassion, forgiveness to others, simplicity, hard work, resilience and devotion to her children and family. Her subtle sense of humor was unique. As a devoted catholic Rolande never missed her Sunday mass at her Church St. Angela. Rolande Bernadotte is survived by her four sons Joseph Bernadotte, Jean Bernard Bernadotte, Patrick Bernadotte and his beloved wife Murielle Bernadotte, Jacques Bernadotte. Her grandchildren: Alex Bernadotte, Thierry Bernadotte, Jordan Bernadotte, Brendon Bernadotte, Damali C. Bernadotte, Gabrielle Bernadotte, Jonathan Bernadotte, Aaron Moses, Sydaya Tomkins, Jadiel Bernadotte. Her nieces: Magalie Kernizan and her children Mondy, Alain and Didier; Danielle Douge and her Children Cynthia, Gregory, Stephane (deceased) and Vanessa. Her cousins: Eddy Rows, Harry Rows and Marie Ange Jean-Jacques, There will be a Viewing on Saturday November 28, 2020 from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Riley-Antoine Funeral Home, 171 Humboldt Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121 and following the Viewing please join us to celebrate her life at St Angela Merici Church, 1540 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA 02126 for a Mass at 11:00 O’clock. To Zoom click on your loved one obituary and then click on Photos and Videos Scroll down below picture album then click on Watch Webcasting. Once you sign in we asked that you please mute your device. ZOOM PASSCODE 351651 ***Covid-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions *** Riley-Antoine Funeral Home Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. Due to the Current Covid-19 restrictions only 10 guests are allowed in the funeral home at a time for viewing. Only 10 Family members are allowed to stay for funeral services. All Visitors must wear a Mask in the funeral home and on the funeral home property. All visitors will then follow Social Distancing. All visitors will view and then exit the Funeral Home. All visitors will be able to greet family members from a safe distance but not able to touch. The Riley-Antoine Funeral Home appreciates everyone that is helping to support your loved ones And friends during their most difficult time.