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Dorothy M. DeCelle

1929 - 2021

BORN

1929

DIED

2021

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Reichert's Funeral & Cremation Services

7320 Auburn Blvd

Citrus Heights, California

Dorothy DeCelle Obituary

Dorothy M. DeCelle
July 12, 1929 - March 27, 201
Citrus Heights, California - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dorothy M. DeCelle on March 27, 2021 in Citrus Heights, California.
Dorothy was born on July 12, 1929 in Methuen, MA, later settled in Citrus Heights, CA and remained a resident for 67 years. Dorothy enjoyed her annual trips to Lake Tahoe, playing her slot machines and poker nights with the family. She took great pride in teaching all of her grandchildren to swim, annual Christmas parties where all the family would be together, family reunions, family just meant the world to her.
Dorothy was preceded In death by her loving husband Robert A DeCelle.
Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children: Dawn DeCelle, Dale Daly (Micheal Daly), Debbie Eckardt (Mel Eckardt), Denise DeCelle, Robert DeCelle Jr.(Debbie DeCelle) and David DeCelle (Flechia Phillips). One sister Gladys Gaither. As well as 5 generations of family, which include 40 grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Apr. 9, 2021.

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