Gilles Dieudonné

Gilles Dieudonné, 55, of Marose, Haiti, gained his heavenly wings after a tragic accident in Haiti. Anyone that knew Papa Gilles, knew that he was an incredibly kindhearted, gentle, and quiet man with a deep faith in God. He was born in Marose, Haiti, and lived his life working hard to provide for his family and first-born child in Haiti. When he was just 30 years old, he found himself widowed with a 6-week-old son. He spoke to his pastor to seek guidance on how he could keep his son alive without access to formula. The pastor advised him to find another lady in the church to be his wetnurse and that’s what he did. The pastor shared there was a medical missions team arriving in two weeks and at that time he could ask if the missionaries would take his son to their orphanage to care for him. Papa Gilles prayed over his son that he would make the right decision. The team arrived and he met a young lady who would care for his son during the journey back to the mission house. He hugged his son a final time before the team’s bus drove down the dirt road. After lots of prayers, twists and turns the lady he met asked Papa Gilles if he would allow her to adopt his son and bring him to the states. He prayed and felt God telling him this was the right path for his son and gave his blessing. Many people in Haiti told him he would never see his son again, but he believed differently. He was right and the adoptive mother traveled back to Haiti with his son many times to visit, and it was special. Each time they would depart he would pray over his son, and you could feel the deep love even through the language barrier. When his son graduated from college he was watching from Haiti on a laptop of a missionary friend. Papa Gilles was a great father and will be missed deeply! He is survived by his eldest son, Preston D. Scott (wife, Karissa) of Greenfield, Indiana. He is also survived by his family in Haiti. His wife, Rosietta Fontiche; daughters, Dieuceline Dieudonné, Djefna Dieudonné , Kechena Dieudonné , Celanda Accelon; sons, Ojelson Dieudonné , Fresnader Dieudonné , Jhonley Accelon, all of Haiti. He is also survived by friends Shalimar Franklin (husband, Shawn) and the entire Scott family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arisma Markenie, in 2000; and his parents. A Celebration of Life service will be held at South Meridian Church of God on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 5:00PM, with Pastor Dale Landis officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00-5:00PM before the Celebration. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Meridian Church of God, C/O Papa Gilles. This will help with ongoing expenses to care for the family in Haiti without Papa Gilles to provide. www.LooseCares.com

Gilles Dieudonné

December 9, 1970 - August 22, 2025