A remembered life
Andre Baptiste served for years as a building caretaker in Lyon, quietly becoming the person tenants called when something was broken, confusing, or urgent. He fixed locks, carried groceries upstairs, checked on elderly neighbors, and rarely accepted more thanks than a nod. Andre liked early markets, strong coffee, and teaching younger relatives how to use tools safely. He believed dignity lived in ordinary responsibilities done well. His family and neighbors remember his practical kindness, his broad patience, and the comfort of knowing that if Andre was nearby, someone responsible was watching over the place.
