Theresa Marie Kelly
1949-2020
It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Theresa
Marie Kelly of Havre Boucher which occurred in St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital, Antigonish, on May 9, 2020.
Theresa was born in Antigonish on August 20, 1949 to the late
Victor and Margaret DeCoste.
She began her working life at the fish plant in Mulgrave,
working long hours for a small salary. After many years she changed to
cooking and baking, a profession she loved. She opened the Country
View Take Out in the Hollow, serving fast food and baked goods, Rolls
were her specialty, selling them to numerous businesses in the local
area. Theresa transitioned to pastry chef at the Port of Call
Restaurant and then to the Irving Big Stop. She enjoyed cooking,
baking and carrying on with staff until her health became more of a
priority for her. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the
early age of 40 so at that time Theresa decided to stay at home and
focus on her health along with looking after the day to day duties of
the home, This was an adjustment at first, but she found the best part
of her day was preparing the suppertime meal for her, Dennis and her
dogs whom she treated like her kids at meal time. The dog’s
meal came first, once they were fed and settled, Theresa focused on
supper. Dennis was very traditional and always wanted to eat to 5:00
pm. Sometimes that was achieved and sometimes it was a little late,
depending on what Theresa was doing, but it always got done. There was
a big meal each night for the two of them. After the clean up, Theresa
would then retire to her bedroom, her paradise. She would read the
paper, do a crossword ticket and watch TV. This was
Theresa’s time.
She was a strong person dealing with her deteriorating
health, death in the family, her dogs, and toughest of all,
Dennis’ health. She would always put others first. You never
knew how bad Theresa was really feeling.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Dennis;
children, Darlene (Dr. Frank Lynch), Pennsylvania; and Brian
(Charlene), Heatherton; granddaughter, Kaitlyn; sisters: Dolly (Jack);
Barbara; Rita (Philip); brother, Mike; brothers in law, Louie and
Arthur; sisters in law: Loretta “Sandy”’ Naomi:
Ruth and Evelyn. She will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and
nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters: Aggie,
Adeline, Kathleen, and Patricia; brothers Gerard and Joe; brothers in
law Frank, Jim, Johnny and Rody.
In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions a family viewing and a
private funeral service will be streamed on Wednesday. A link will be
provided on this website.
A special thank you goes out to Rita and Philip Meagher,
Patsy Williams, and Debbie Raymond. Those individuals went above and
beyond in taking care of Theresa while she was at home. We know she
appreciated all of you.
Donations in memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis of
Canada. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Theresa Marie Kelly 19492020..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia