Marie Albina Cecile Thomas

Marie Albina Cecile Thomas

Female 1921 - 2012  (91 years)

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  • Name Marie Albina Cecile Thomas  [1, 2
    Born 4 Jun 1921  Montreal (Ste. Cecile), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Christened 5 Jun 1921  Montreal (Ste. Cecile), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Gender Female 
    Godparents 5 Jun 1921  Montreal (Ste. Cecile), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    • Her godparents were Maurice Thomas and Albina Deguise (uncle and aunt).
    Confirmation 12 May 1929  Detroit (Holy Redeemer), Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    and First Communion 
    • She had her first communion on 12 May 1929 and was also confirmed the same day at Holy Redeemer Church in Detroit. Sponsors for confirmation were Leo & Emelia Lirette.
    Census 1930  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6

    • Thomas, Charles A. renter, age 32 years, born French Canada, immigrated 1923, can read/write, lathe operator at auto factory
      Thomas, Aurore, wife, age 33, born French Canada, parents born French Canada, immigrated 1923, can read/write
      Thomas, Gerald, age 9, immigrated 1923
      Thomas, Cecile, age 8, immigrated 1923
      Lemelin, Lucien, brother-in-law, age 21, immigrated 1928, can read/write, born French Canada, parents born French Canada, baker at bakery
      Nicholson, Walter F., boarder, age 30, born NY, salesman, real estate
      Tessier, William, boarder, age 34, born English Canada, foreman at auto factory
    Graduation 27 Jan 1942  [5
    • She graduated from Hunter School (grade school) on 27 Jan 1938 and from High School of Commerce on 27 Jan 1942. She worked at National Bank of Detroit from 5 Feb 1942 to 31 Dec 1945.
    Cremated Sep 2012 
    Died 27 Sep 2012  Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cecile Thomas Simmons funeral card
    Cecile Thomas Simmons funeral card
    Cecile Thomas Simmons funeral card
    Cecile Thomas Simmons funeral card
    Obituary 7 Oct 2012  [7
    Daily Press & Argus, Livingston County 
    • Cecile M. Simmons of Howell
      Age 91, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by people who loved her, on Thursday, October (incorrect date in obit, s/b September) 27, 2012. Born June 4, 1921 in Montreal, Quebec, Cecile was the heart of her family, a Detroit Tigers fan, a road trip warrior, a gentle sould and woman of deep faith and great hope, and loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her husband, George Simmons, she is survived by many who will miss her, including her daughter Jeanne (Dan-deceased) Gasparotto of Howell, grandchildren Dom, Annie and Amy, and her canine friend Emma. Other survivors include nephews and niece, David (Jayne) Thomas, Paul (Pam) Thomas, Sue (Mike) Bellaire, Pat Thomas, six great-nieces and nephews, and three great-great-nephews and niece, all of whom "loved her more". Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton on Saturday, October 20 at 10:30 A.M. The family will receive friends before the service from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Please visit Cecile's Book of Memories at www.keehnfuneralhome.com
    Funeral 20 Oct 2012  Brighton, Livingston, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Funeral mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton, Michigan.
    Name Cecile Thomas 
    _UID 9769F976EA2D47B1AB06767AAC4FA728E9D4 
    Person ID I2455  Lirette Family Tree
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2018 

    Father Charles Auguste Thomas,   b. 1 Oct 1897, LaPrairie, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Feb 1974, Garden City, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Aurore Lemmelin,   b. 21 Feb 1897, Montreal (Sacre Coeur de Jesus), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1973, Garden City, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 7 Oct 1919  Montreal (Immaculee Conception), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 8
    25th Wedding Invitation
    25th Wedding Invitation
    Charles Thomas & Aurore Lemmelin
    Charles Thomas & Aurore Lemmelin
    25th anniversary party group picture
    front row: Lucien & Ida Lemmelin, George Simmons & Cecile Simmons, Charles & Aurore Thomas, Delina Heroux Lemmelin, Gaudias Lemmelin, Emilia & Leo Lirette - second row ?, Hector Bergeron & wife, ?, ?, children ?, couple?, ?, ?, Blanche Lemmelin Levert, Damase Thouin, ?, Zepherina Heroux Thouin, ?, Jeanne Lirette, ?, Mrs. & Mr. Lahaie, two boys?, Charles & Laurentine Pelletier, Florence & Roland Lirette - Back row - Armand Levert, ?, ?, Claire Raymond, ?, ?, ?, ?, Joseph & Dorina Raymond, ?, ?, ?
    second row: male?, female?, Mr & Mrs. Ernest Bergeron, female?, female?, children unknown, female?, female?, male?, female?, female?, Blanche Lemmelin Levert, Damas Thouin, female?, Zephirina Lemmelin Thouin, female?, Jeanne Lirette, male?, Mrs & Mr. Lahaie, Larry Lahaie, child unknown, Charles & Laurentine Pelletier, Florence & Roland Lirette
    back row: male?, Armand Levert, male?, female?, Claire Raymond, male?, male?, male?, male?, Josephat & Dorina Raymond, female?, female?, male?
    Thomas family
    Thomas family
    front row: David & Paul Thomas, Jeanne Simmons
    middle row: Arlene & Suzy Thomas, Aurore Thomas, Cecile Simmons
    back row: Gerard & Charles Thomas, George Simmons
    Charles & Aurore Thomas
    Charles & Aurore Thomas
    Aurore & Charles Thomas
    Aurore & Charles Thomas
    Charles Thomas family
    Charles Thomas family
    Gerard, Aurore, Charles & Cecile
    Marriage Ceremony Montreal (Immaculee Conception), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 8
    • Present at the ceremony were Narcisse Lemmelin, father, and Maurice Thomas, brother of Charles.
    Family ID F340  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family George Dutton Simmons,   b. 23 Oct 1918, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Aug 1985, Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 5 Jan 1946  Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • from personal record book of Jeanne Lemmelin Lavallee.
    Marriage Ceremony Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    held at Lady of Divine Graces 
    Children 
     1. Marie Cecile Simmons,   b. 29 Dec 1946,   d. 29 Dec 1946  (Age 0 years)
     2. Jeanne Marie Noella Simmons,   b. 25 Dec 1949,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 4 Oct 2015 
    Family ID F1102  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Cecile Thomas
    Cecile Thomas
    Cecile Thomas
    Cecile Thomas

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Drouin Collection - Quebec, Gabriel Drouin, ((ancestry.com : 2008)), accessed 15 Jun 2011), 1921 - Baptism - B-57 - Marie Albina Cecile Thomas; Ste. Cecile, Montreal, Quebec. (Reliability: 4), 15 Jun 2011.

    2. [S194] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics., (www.ancestry.com : 2015.), (www.ancestry.com : accessed 4 Oct 2015), Cecil Marie Albina Thomas & George Dutton Simmons; Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. (Reliability: 3), 4 Oct 2015.

    3. [S18] Lemmelin Family Record Book, Jeanne Lemmelin Lavalle (sister of Emila Lemmelin Lirette), (Handwritten family history of Narcisse & Delima Lemelin family, Montreal, Quebec; Date unknown.) (Reliability: 4).

    4. [S18] Lemmelin Family Record Book, Jeanne Lemmelin Lavalle (sister of Emila Lemmelin Lirette), (Handwritten family history of Narcisse & Delima Lemelin family, Montreal, Quebec; Date unknown.).

    5. [S18] Lemmelin Family Record Book, Jeanne Lemmelin Lavalle (sister of Emila Lemmelin Lirette), (Handwritten family history of Narcisse & Delima Lemelin family, Montreal, Quebec; Date unknown.) (Reliability: 3), 26 Aug 2015.

    6. [S102] 1930 US Federal Census, Michigan, Wayne, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), T626, roll 1052, Detroit,Ward 16, Precinct 10, Wayne, Michigan, enumeration district (ED) 487, sheet 9A, p. 111, image 283.0, dwelling 119, family 2, Aurore Thomas, accessed 6 Sep 2010 (Reliability: 4), 6 Sep 2010.
      Ward 18, Block 414, Precinct 5

    7. [S134] Obituary, Daily Press & Argus, October 7, 2012, page 4A Publisher - Gannett Co., Inc. 323 E. Grand River Howell, MI 48843 (Reliability: 3), 26 Mar 2015.

    8. [S6] Drouin Collection - Quebec, Gabriel Drouin, ((ancestry.com : 2008)), accessed 29 Jun 2010), 1919 - Marriage, M-133; Immaculee Conception, Montreal, Quebec. (Reliability: 4), 29 Jun 2010.