Cecilia T. Desilets

Cecilia T. Desilets obituary

Cecilia T. Desilets

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27

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2025 Mount Carmel Church Lane, Canton, GA 30114

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Cecilia Desilets Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory - Chatsworth on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Ms. Cecilia T. Desilets, age 81, of Chatsworth, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

Cecilia served as the financial officer at American Legion Post #167 for over 12 years. She enjoyed quilting, reading, gardening, and teaching.

Survivors include her son, Matthew Stohr of St. Augustine, FL; daughter, Heidi Stohr of Marlborough, MA; sisters, Frances Mattioli of Worcester, MA, Alyce Dusablon of Boca Raton, FL, and Gilles Dusablon of Boca Raton, FL; and grandchild, Kayleigh Stohr.

A graveside service to honor the life of Ms. Cecilia T. Desilets will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA, with military honors being provided by American Legion Post #167.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements for Ms. Cecilia T. Desilets.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

27

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Georgia National Cemetery

2025 Mount Carmel Church Lane, Canton, GA 30114

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.