Other Events:

• _UID: 58D3A934355D4D48B6F2ED7972B176835947
• Census: 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 3153 St. Denis
• Naturalization: 11 Nov 1928, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; Petition
• Social Security Number: Feb 1974; 376-07-5082
• Cemetery: 11 Feb 1974, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Michigan, United States; St. Hedwig Cemetery

Notes:

Find A Grave # 77866238

(Research):son of Alphonse Thomas and Marie Louise Barrette

Census:

Thomas, Chs Auguste, age 23, bookkeeper
Thomas, Aurore, age 24
Thomas, Gerard, age 1
Thomas Angeline, lodger, age 36
Thomas, Maria, lodger, age 14

Naturalization:
Entered US at Rouses Point, N.Y. on 7 Aug 1923. Arrived with wife and two children.
Declared intentons on 8 Oct 1923 at Essex County, Salem, Mass.

Cemetery:
Gravestone reads "Charles A. Thomas, Dear Father". Located in section 1-C, lot 23, grave 23-11.

Charles married Aurore Lemmelin on 7 Oct 1919 in Montreal (Immaculee Conception), Quebec, Canada. Aurore (daughter of Narcisse Lemmelin and Delina Heroux) was born on 21 Feb 1897 in Montreal (Sacre Coeur de Jesus), Quebec, Canada; was christened on 21 Feb 1897 in Montreal (Sacre Coeur de Jesus), Quebec, Canada; died on 30 Nov 1973 in Garden City, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried on 3 Dec 1973 in Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Gerald J. Thomas
• Name: Joseph Jean Paul Gerald Thomas
• Social Security Number: 372-16-3749
• _UID: 7AD21C9440B946648D78FA5B91DD1C1A9DAD
• Godparents: 15 Jun 1920, Montreal (Ste. Cecile), Quebec, Canada; at Ste. Cecile
• Census: 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 3153 St. Denis
• Census: 1930, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Graduation: 11 Jun 1939, Detroit (Holy Redeemer), Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Cemetery: Aug 1996, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Michigan, United States; St. Hedwig Cemetery
• Residence: Aug 1996, Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Notes:

(Research):Following information from personal record book of Jeanne Lemmelin Lavalle:
Birth date - godparents were Naricsse Lemmelin and D

Godparents:
His godparents were Narcisse Lemelin and Delina Heroux (grandparents).

Census:

Thomas, Chs Auguste, age 23, bookkeeper
Thomas, Aurore, age 24
Thomas, Gerard, age 1
Thomas Angeline, lodger, age 36
Thomas, Maria, lodger, age 14

Census:

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:
He was the Valedictorian of the class. A banquet was held on 14 June 1939.

Cemetery:
Military gravestone reads "Gerard J Thomas, S Sgt US Army Air Corps World War II and "Loving Husband and Father". Located in section 1-C, lot 23, grave 23-10.

Gerard married Arlene M. Ford on 23 Nov 1943 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. Arlene was born on 1 May 1924 in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; died on 23 Apr 1972 in Livonia, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried on 27 Apr 1972 in Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Cecile Thomas
• _UID: 9769F976EA2D47B1AB06767AAC4FA728E9D4
• Godparents: 5 Jun 1921, Montreal (Ste. Cecile), Quebec, Canada
• Confirmation: 12 May 1929, Detroit (Holy Redeemer), Wayne, Michigan, United States; and First Communion
• Census: 1930, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Graduation: 27 Jan 1942
• Obituary: 7 Oct 2012; Daily Press & Argus, Livingston County
• Funeral: 20 Oct 2012, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan, United States

Notes:

Godparents:
Her godparents were Maurice Thomas and Albina Deguise (uncle and aunt).

Confirmation:
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:

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:
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.


Obituary:
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:
Funeral mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton, Michigan.

Marie married George Dutton Simmons on 5 Jan 1946 in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States. George was born on 23 Oct 1918 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States; was christened on 24 Sep 1945 in Drewfield, Tampa, Florida, United States; died on 9 Aug 1985 in Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: at Mary Star of the Sea
• _UID: D6541D1EE31845ABA65E5C5326B54B4F78EE

Other Events:

• Baptism: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States; at Our Lady of Divine Graces
• _UID: 953108AC15F045CDAD96E29746285893A622
• Cemetery: 5 Jun 1950, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Michigan, United States; St. Hedwig Cemetery

Notes:

Age 3 years, 5 months at death. Died at Hopital Generale de Sarnia. Automobile accident.

(Medical):Fracture of left thigh, laceratons face and legs.
Automobile accident

Cemetery:
Gravestone reads "Carol Ann Thomas, Jan 14 1947 - Jun 1 1950, Our Little Angel". Located in section J, lot 2, grave 125.

Family/Spouse: Bellaire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Cemetery: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States; St. Hedwig's
• _UID: B38140E67F6D41F2994371BD795811ED528B

Other Events:

• Baptism: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States; Our Lady of Divine Graces
• _UID: 7230D6B286F94E819DE74D4A3E88171F8F94

Notes:

Christened:
Godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Charles August Thomas, grandparents.

Family/Spouse: Daniel S. Gasparotto. Daniel was born on 1 Feb 1950 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; died on 2 Apr 2007 in Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]