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Celia Roy Obituary
Celia Christiansen Roy passed away March 16, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born on March 2, 1925, Celia was a lifelong resident of the Grosse Pointe communities. In her 95 years, she was blessed with five children, four of whom survive her: Christiansen (Rebecca) von Wormer, Sigrid (Richard Levey) Christiansen, Rex (Tammy) Roy and Ross Roy, Jr. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Sally Wormer and by Husbands David G. Wormer, and Ross R. Roy. Celia is also survived by five grandchildren: Eben (Sarah Godoy) Levey, Tristan (Natalie PT) Levey, Emma Roy Garner, Kelsey von Wormer, and Hadley Roy.
In addition to her home in Grosse Pointe Shores, Celia also maintained residences in Charlevoix, MI and Gulfstream, FL. She was an active member for many years at the Country Club of Detroit, the Chicago Club, Charlevoix, Michigan, and the Saint Andrews Club, Gulfstream, Florida.
A graduate of Liggett School for Girls, Celia also received a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan and spent time as a factory worker building airplanes during World War II. She loved art, traveling and, most of all, her family.
Due to current circumstances, a memorial service is not being planned.
Celia's remains will be interred next to Ross Roy at the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church.
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Barbara Akkanen
April 4, 2020
My sincere condolences to Celia's family. She was a very sweet lady. She welcomed my family to the neighborhood back on 2002. We would have long and interesting chats when she would pass by while walking her beloved Dudley.
I thought of her often and felt sad that I was never able to say goodbye when she moved away. I recently lost my husband of 50 years to Alzheimer's disease and my heart goes out to her family during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
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