You may not know her name. But chances are you saw Marie Boyer around town.
The Westport mother walked miles to several different jobs — in all kinds of weather.
One was at Little Barn. She often opened up before anyone else got there. She worked long hours, hoping to get her girls a good education. Tracy — a Staples graduate — is in college, while Tamikah is a rising high school senior.
The Haitian native spoke mostly Creole. She lived on Hales Court, with her husband and daughters.
Marie died August 10, after a brief illness. She was 48 years old.
Friends organized a GoFundMe page, raising money for funeral and memorial expenses, back to school items, college expenses and day-to-day necessities. Click here to help.
Marie’s funeral is this Saturday (August 24), 8 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 146 Main Street in Norwalk.
Mayer Boyer, when her daughters were young.
May God bless and condolences to her entire family.
Marie and her girls came to Westport on a plane that left Haiti right after the earthquake occurred that left their neighborhood ruined and friends lost. It was a miracle and she, her husband Alix, grandmother and daughters all knew it and lived their lives celebrating life. So sad to see such a gentle and hard working family loose one so close.
Strength and love to the family, and to all Seize the Day life is short.
Dan – thank you so much for sharing this. Marie was a kind, peaceful, and joyful person and I am so lucky to have known her.