Obituary of Desilia Cadet

Desilia Cadet, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, age 94, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Desilia was born on July 31, 1932, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She was the daughter of the late Marais Cadet and Desgraces Merilien Cadet and was the youngest of her family.

Desilia was a loving, caring, and devoted woman who dedicated her life to her family. She was a wonderful cook and a meticulous homemaker who took great pride in caring for those around her. She especially cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and took great joy in watching her family grow.

Desilia was a woman of strong faith and was a dedicated Catholic throughout her life. Her faith in Christ was an important part of who she was, and she found joy and fellowship through church activities. She also loved music, parties, and dancing, and her joyful spirit brought happiness to those around her. Desilia was always willing to help others in any way she could and was known for her generous heart and caring nature.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Chantel Jocelyne Lauture, and son-in-law, Serge Lauture; and Francois Antonine Legagneur her granddaughter, Ludmilla Jerome Legagneur, and her husband, Mackendie Jerome, and their children; her grandson, François Legagneur, and his wife, Sherlie; Jean Michel Remy; and her grandsons Dannie; Mackenson Remy; Johnny Remy; Gregory Remy; and Evelyne.

She is also lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Sebastian Dorval, Jesse Jerome, Lhu Legagneur, Elle Legagneur, Steve Remy, Johnathan, Juvelyne, Naissa, Samaelle, Djoulyssa, Christ, Shaddaelle, and Shaddaella Remy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends, including Gaspard, Michel, George, Mona, Monique, and Antoine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday September 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Directly in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1255 East Main St., Bridgeport. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Monroe. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. To leave an online condolence please visit www.abriola.com.