Cecile M. Rey

Cecile Marie Rey, born June 30, 1931 in Quebec City, Canada to Elizabeth and Arthur Thibault peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2023. Visitation to be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, 5:30pm– 8:00pm at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home - 46401 Ann Arbor Road West, Plymouth, MI 48170. In state, Saturday, July 8th from 10:30am until 11:00 am. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas a’ Becket Church, 555 South Lilley Road, Canton at 11:00am. Cecile immigrated to Detroit at the age of 16 with her 9 siblings and became a U.S. citizen shortly afterwards. After graduating from St. Vincent High School in Detroit, Cecile later worked as a receptionist at Hancock Steel where she met Joe, who apparently spent more time at the receptionist desk than his own office. On January 25, 1956, Cecile married the love of her life, Joseph Rey. Together they built a vibrant life that endured for over 36 years until Joe’s death in 1992. After marriage, Cecile became the mother of three children, Joseph Jr. (Lori), Jeff (Peggy) and Lisa Boyce (Jim). She was a joyful, loving, and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Cecile enjoyed baking for her family, especially during birthdays and holidays. She made everyone’s favorite birthday cakes and was especially gifted at baking a variety of pies, cookies, and amazing cherry tarts for the entire family at Thanksgiving and Christmas. After her children were older, Cecile went back to work at Adistra Corporation in Plymouth, MI as a receptionist. She became involved in the Rotary Club, the Red Hat Society, Our Lady of Good Council, and St. Thomas a’Becket Catholic Churches. After retiring, Cecile spent most of her time with her grandchildren enjoying them as her own, but always careful to never crossover into parenting. She liked to say to her children, “that’s your job now.” On her final day on earth Cecile was surrounded by her three children and their spouses, who all considered her their second moms, including her 9 grandchildren (some remotely), singing her favorite songs, telling stories, and praying together. Cecile is survived by her dear sister, Theresa (the late Raymond) Rocheleau. Loving grandmother of Kirsten, Rachel A, Jake, Briana, Lindsey, Soquel, Rachel, James, and Jaclyn, and Great Grandma of Robert, Abigail, Brantley, Aria, Logan, Madelyn, Cade, Chloe, and Owen. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army- Detroit, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075 or for Masses to St. Thomas a’Becket Catholic Church. Please use the Share a Memory tab on this webpage to share online condolences with the family.

Cecile M. Rey

June 30, 1931 - July 2, 2023