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1 In Loving Memory of February 20, 1971 March 21, 2014 Saturday, March 29, :00 a.m. Berean Baptist Church 8 Isabella Avenue Newark, New Jersey

On February 20, 1971, God lent us one of his blessed children, Jacqueline Denise Temple- Toussaint and on March 21, 2014, he called his child home.

She worked as a nurse at Harborview Healthcare Center for 21 years until the onset of her illness.

needed a guiding hand. She instilled in them great values and loved them unconditionally. She was an inspirational role model who many looked up to.

2 On February 20, 1971, God lent us one of his blessed children, Jacqueline Denise Temple- Toussaint and on March 21, 2014, he called his child home. Jacqui, a lifelong resident of Jersey City completed all of her education from Kindergarten to Nursing School in her home town. She was always an exceptional and model student. She worked as a nurse at Harborview Healthcare Center for 21 years until the onset of her illness. Jacqui was a faithful and loving wife to Dukens Toussaint, a perfect mother to her children Sarah, Mariah, Alyssa, inherited children Keyyanna and Jiovahnny and to all the children around her who needed a guiding hand. She instilled in them great values and loved them unconditionally. She was an inspirational role model who many looked up to. Jacqui had what she called framily, friends for life that were like family, they were mostly her co-workers and even family members of the residents that she took care of. She formed lifetime relationships and she was always there when you needed her, even through her illness. Jacqui had a great love for music. She was always a performer, whether she was dancing to her first love s music Michael Jackson or singing I Will Survive with the kids on the block, at a banquet, a party or anywhere with a crowd to watch, she was always the center of attention. Jacqui had a great sense of humor and she could always make you laugh, especially if there was a birthday to celebrate Let s just say she had a special rendition to the Happy Birthday song. Jacqui was one of those people that you couldn t help but love. She had a smile that was contagious and could light up any room, her personality was infectious, she had faith and wisdom that guided many, and her courage was unparallel. Everyone she came across could tell a story of her humor, generosity, and her compassion. All of those characteristics are what attributed to her being such a great nurse. Throughout her illness her faith in God never wavered, her spirits remained high and she knew the Lord would help fight her battle. She was a devout member of Berean Baptist Church, there she served as a choir member and Superintendent of Sunday School plus she always helped with church events. She loved her church family and they loved her more. Jacqui was the definition of an amazing wife, a wonderful mother, an awesome daughter, a fantastic sister, the favorite auntie and a loyal friend..she was love personified. Jacqui was preceded in death by her step father LaRue Booker Sr. and she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Dukens Toussaint, her children, Sarah Janel, Mariah Joe, Alyssa Joy, and her inherited children Keyyanna and Jiovahnny, her mother Mary Jo Temple, her siblings Sandra Temple, Marlon Temple Sr, LaRue Booker Jr, and LaShawanda Booker, her nieces Diondra Freeman, Tyquanice Frasier, her nephews Teyrance Jackson, and Marlon Temple Jr, her special friends April Saunders, Jennifer Kelly, and Lisa Roldan, and a host of special relatives and friends.

..Deacon Old Testament - Psalm 23 New Testament - John 14:1-6 Poem.

3 Prelude Processional Prayer of Comfort... Marlon Temple Selection... Mariah and Alyssa Toussaint Scripture Readings...Deacon Old Testament - Psalm 23 New Testament - John 14:1-6 Poem... Sarah Hoskins Reading of Obituary...Nyree Freeman Selection... Tracy James, Sr. Eulogy... W.H. Tolbert Benediction Recessional Interment Rosedale Cemetery Orange, New Jersey

OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL Don t be sorry for my loss I haven t lost a thing I cry tears of joy She no longer feels pain Please don t be dismayed Because you feel that she is gone She s my guardian angel In

my eyes? Her warmth of grace and mercy should come as no surprise It may seem sad now, but know that through her I was blessed Her first born, my best friend, her child, her Princess!

on She s at home in my compassion Resident of my grace Tenant of my mercy Hiding behind my smiling face Adorned in how I comfort With words you can t refute She s my sunshine and inspiration And I am

4 OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL Don t be sorry for my loss I haven t lost a thing I cry tears of joy She no longer feels pain Please don t be dismayed Because you feel that she is gone She s my guardian angel In me she shall live on I am the embodiment of her compassion The dwelling place of her concern An instrument of her intellect In God we trust, in her I learn She moves in my smile Can t you see her in my eyes? Her warmth of grace and mercy should come as no surprise It may seem sad now, but know that through her I was blessed Her first born, my best friend, her child, her Princess! Don t be sorry for my loss I haven t lost a thing I cry tears of joy She no longer feels pain Please don t be dismayed Because you feel that she is gone She s my guardian angel In me she shall live on She s at home in my compassion Resident of my grace Tenant of my mercy Hiding behind my smiling face Adorned in how I comfort With words you can t refute She s my sunshine and inspiration And I am her Boots! Don t be sorry for my loss I haven t lost a thing I cry tears of joy She no longer feels pain Please don t be dismayed Because you feel that she is gone She s my guardian angel In me she shall live on She s the cornerstone of my intellect The building block of my brain My attitude and aptitude She helped me to attain The architect of my practiced smiles That I can t seem to stop If you re looking for her you see her in me I am her Lissie Pop!

5 Dear Mommy, I love you very much. Even though I know your in a better place I'm saddened that you had to leave me so soon. I don't know what I'm gonna do without my bestfriend. I'm gonna miss the long talks we had and the laughter we shared. How you always encouraged me to be the best I can be, so that I never cheat myself, to have faith in God and to count my blessings because things could always be worse and to always be good to people even when people aren't good to me. We've become so close, even with me reaching adulthood you always reminded me that I will always be your princess and how "it was just you and I for 12 years" Lol. You had a smile that would light up a room, enough energy to dance for hours, a heart of gold, strength like no other, and the best mother anyone could ever ask for. A rare breed; there will never be another like you. " Loving you then and loving you still, if not more" See you later mommy, Janel Dear Mommy, You were and still the best mom in the world. Even though you died I will be sad but I am happy because you are not in pain any more but we had nine years together and all those moments were wonderful. I like the time when we went to Disney World and I would jump out of the stroller and I would drive you crazy but I bet you wanted to beat me and that probably wasn t that funny but we had a whole bunch of great memories it is kind of hard for me to put them all down on the paper. You weren t only the best mom in the world but also the best person in the world you the best part of the party I think that s why I love to perform to and I get my voice from you because it is not from daddy and you made people laugh. I will miss your smile your big bright smile I miss your beatings but that does not mean come back and beat me I miss you and I wish you would and could still be here but you were tired and in pain so don t worry about me I understand it was your time to go and I m super happy I was here when you died because if I got a cell I would be more hurt and less happier because I would not have time to say by I miss you mommy. Sincerely, Your youngest daughter, Alyssa Joay Toussaint/ Lissie Pop Dear Mommy, I miss you but I m trying to say know is that um..um well I can t really explain it right now but you know. Mommy did you know I m going to work on my singing and I m going to start knitting clothes with Ms. Leahy and dancing. Mommy my favorite time with you was when we watched Finding Nemo because everyone else watched Best Man Holiday I love you even more than that because it was later and you wanted to stay with me and you have always been with me even in my heart. She will always be in my heart. Boots

When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed

bravely with a gallant smile And for my sake and in my name Live on and

each waking hour in useful ways Reach out your hand in comfort and in

be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky!

chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece If so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you were not there at all just thought of us on that day.

8 When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years But start out bravely with a gallant smile And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near And never, never be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky! -Helen Steiner Rice Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all just thought of us on that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We Thank You, Whatever the part. Professional Services Provided By

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