Obituary of Theresa Thomas

Theresa Thomas On September 13, 2009 our dear mother Theresa was reunited with our Dad in God's Eternal Garden. Theresa (Mom) was born November 12, 1930. Mom is survived by her loving children, Maureen, Lorraine (Howard), Carol (Rod), Milton, Randall, Melodie (Dwayne), Thirteen grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Mom is also survived by her siblings Thelma, Helen (Andrew), Roy (Sylvia), Adele, Joseph, and brother in law Gerald. Also survived by her in laws Fred, Francis, Nora, Peter, Violet, Duncan (Toots), Rose (Ed), and Frances (John). Mom was predeceased by her husband Paul and their three babies. Mom retired after 35 years from New Directions (Children's home of Winnipeg) where she began working as a cook, working her way up to treatment worker. Who welcomed many of the children into her home, as well as nieces and nephews. Mom always put others before herself. Mom enjoyed quilting, knitting, and cross word puzzles. She enjoyed taking trips to the West Coast. Mom was loved and will be missed by all who knew her, she was warm and loving and had an incredible sense of humor; she was creative and could make something out of nothing. Mom always had a story to tell. We will miss you Mom, but find comfort in knowing you are now with Dad. Prayers will be said Wednesday September 16, 2009 at 7:00pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday September 17, at 1:00pm at St. Marguerite Roman Catholic Parish in Traverse Bay.