Theresa E. Kelleher

Theresa E. Kelleher longtime Rendezvous Restaurant employee Fitchburg Theresa E. "Terry" Desgroseilliers Kelleher, 80, died Monday, July 21st at her home after an illness. Terry was born in Fitchburg, October 6, 1927, a daughter of Hugh and Hanna (Cronin) Gallagher and has resided most of her life in Fitchburg. She was a 1945 graduate of Fitchburg High School. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, James J. Kelleher, two sons; Albert F. Desgroseilliers and his wife Catherine of Ashburnham, Edmond A. Desgroseilliers of Fitchburg, two daughters and sons in law; Paula and William Charette of Lynn, Nancy and Philip Young of Westminster, two stepdaughters; Susan Reiser and her husband Robert of San Anselino, California, Kathleen Kelleher of West Palm Beach, Florida, a brother; Robert P. Gallagher of Pittsburg, PA, a sister; Peggy Goatley of Park Forest, IL, seven grandchildren; Matthew Charette, Emily Tracy, Daniel Charette, Shaye Siciliano, Casey Desgroseilliers, Olivia Young and Rachel Young. She also leaves two great grandchildren; Thomas Charette and Catelyn Charette. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edmond A. Desgroseilliers in October 1976. Mrs. Kelleher worked many years as a bartender and waitress at the Rendezvous Restaurant at Parkhill Plaza in Fitchburg. She had also worked at the Four Winds restaurant in Ashburnham, The Oyster Bar and the American Legion Post # 429, both in Fitchburg. KELLEHER A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 am Friday, July 25th at Sacred Heart Church of Jesus Church, Vernon Street, Fitchburg. Burial will be private. Calling hours are 5-8 Thursday at the Louis M. Isabelle Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. Please see www.isabellefuneral.com for additional information. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinsons Disease Association, 1501 NW 9th Ave/ Bob Hope Rd, Miami, FL 33136-1494.