Cecile Hachez Grubb, who was born on Dec. 12, 1934, in Cabano, Quebec, Canada, passed away on July 21 at the age of 89.
Mrs. Grubb was very proud of her Canadian heritage and enjoyed speaking French with anyone she could. She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Stephen Parish in Chattanooga for 50 years. In 2020, she was awarded woman volunteer of the year for her 30-year ministry of serving meals to families at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Grubb left behind her beloved husband of 71 years, Ebon Ralph Grubb Jr.; daughters, Deborah Ledford and Kimberly Wood (Dennis); and her son, Karl Grubb. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A celebration of Mrs. Grubb’s life was held on Aug. 16 at St. Stephen Church, with Father Manuel Peréz officiating. A burial service followed in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
