In Loving Memory of Nicole Douse

February 11, 1944 –September 10, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Nicole Douse, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Nicole passed away peacefully at Emory University Hospital on September 10, 2025, after a courageous and long battle with cancer.

Nicole was born Marie Lourdes Nicole Bonaventure on February 11, 1944, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Nicole was the seventh of thirteen children to Felix Bonaventure and Vivienne Boston Bonaventure. From a young age, she was surrounded by love and the nurturing care of a large, close-knit family. Her early years were spent at a boarding school managed by her mother's sister, who was a second mother to Nicole and her siblings. She completed both her primary and secondary education in Haiti before going on to pursue business studies, where she became proficient in stenography and dactylography. Nicole found joy in singing and was an active member of her church choir for many years. She was also an avid Girl Scout. Her best friend and cousin, Marie, was her confidante and she would spend hours telling stories about their escapades.

Nicole came to the United States on January 18, 1969, settling first in New York, where she worked as an au pair. Her journey then took her to California, where she met her husband, Mack Douse. They were married receiving the Church’s blessing on August 25, 1979, in New York, surrounded by family and friends.

Nicole and Mack welcomed their daughter, Christine , In June of 1982, and soon after moved to Georgia in 1984. There, Nicole began working for ADCO International Plastics, where she remained a loyal and dedicated employee for 35 years. Her work ethic, warmth, and integrity earned her the admiration of colleagues and leadership alike. In 2024, ADCO honored her years of service with a commemorative plaque during the company’s 50th anniversary celebration—an enduring testament to her lasting impact.

Nicole became a proud U.S. citizen in the late 1990s, but she never lost her deep connection to her Haitian roots. Her life was one of perseverance, quiet strength, deep faith, and unconditional love for her family. She found joy in her family and purpose in her faith. Her love extended beyond immediate family.

Nicole will be remembered for her warm heart, selfless spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her legacy lives on in every life she touched.

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