Kenscoff Prepares Final Tributes for Late Mayor Jean Massillon

KENSCOFF, Haiti — The commune of Kenscoff is preparing to bid farewell to its former mayor, Jean Massillon, whose funeral will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Baptist Church of Kenscoff, according to Le Nouvelliste. The announcement was made by the commune's assessor mayor, Jean Max Duvivier, during the morning program on Magik 9 on Tuesday, October 20. Duvivier used the occasion to recall the career of his former colleague and his commitment to serving the city. Le Nouvelliste reports that Massillon devoted several years to public service in the municipality, and that certain commemorative activities are planned ahead of the funeral. Separately, the Kenscoff Mayor's Office expressed deep gratitude to the various school groups that organized a commemorative march on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in memory of the late mayor, described by officials as 'a true son of the municipality' who left his mark on the history of Kenscoff, according to icihaiti.com. The Mayor's Office praised the students' mobilization as a reflection of youth commitment to preserving collective memory and civic values, thanking school administrators, teachers, supervisors and students for the initiative.