Philomene Ulna Laventure, 89, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY.

Philomene was born to Andiana Pierre & Masillion Aristide on a beautiful Monday, May 23, 1932 in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. At a young age her father passed away and she was raised by her mother and godmother/aunt whom enforced education. Philomene completed all her studies and pre courses for nursing school. Not having the money for tuition, she then traveled to the Bahamas after she gave birth to 4 children. John, whom passed away in her arms after birth; she then gave birth to Mytha, Nadia and Marie Carmel. Philomene worked with a doctor at a clinic. While she worked, she sent money to Haiti and requested education would be a priority. From the Bahamas, Philomene traveled to the United States where she married her childhood Sweetheart, Joseph Laventure and shortly after gave birth to Chantal. Philomene worked 31 years at Francis Schervier Home and hospital in Bronx, NY. She was very involved in attending baptisms, communions, graduation, weddings and funerals. Philomene traveled the world and made friends all over the world after working 31 years. She was a member of Charismatic Catholic Rosary at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She retired and moved to Port Charlotte and created a new beginning and a new family that she adopted. Philomene loved all her friends and family and will forever be missed by all.

Survivors include her brother and sister, five children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a community of friends.

Visitation will be held 2:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM, Friday, April 22, 2022 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, April 23, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Entombment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Port Charlotte, FL.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family.  Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.