Therese J. Rousseau

Therese J. Rousseau of Methuen, M/A-COM retiree; 82 METHUEN Therese J. (Elie) Rousseau, 82, of Methuen, died at home on July 22, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Donat L. Rousseau to whom she was married for 62 years this past May. Therese was born in Dracut, on Sept. 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Frederick and Odile (Bison) Elie. She had been employed by Western Electric, and M/A-COM for many years. Therese and Don retired to Lake Placid, FL in 1989 for 15 wonderful years and were active parishioners at St. James Catholic Church. While residing in Methuen, Mrs. Rousseau attended St. Lucy Catholic Church. Therese was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, surviving family members include seven children, Paulette Mason and her husband, Barry of Wakefield, Marie McNamara of Pelham, NH, Jeanine Rousseau of Methuen, Suzanne Dooley and her husband, Greg of Dracut, Constance Hayward and her husband, Gary of Alna, Maine, Paul Rousseau and his wife, Marjorie of Dracut, Gisele Lamontagne and her husband, George of Dracut; four sisters, Irene Boynton of Nashua, NH, Gertrude Masse of Dracut, Elizabeth Adams of Nashua, NH, and Marie Lussier of Dracut; two brothers, Philip Elie of Dracut and Rudolphe Elie of FL; two sisters-in-law, Annette Elie and Theresa Elie, both of Dracut; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Madeline Petros, and Robert, Roger and Normand Elie. ROUSSEAU Therese J. (Elie). A memorial visitation celebrating Therese's life will be held on Friday from 4 until 8 PM in the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9 AM in St. Lucy Church, 254 Merrimack Street, Methuen. Burial of cremains will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Therese's name to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA 01843. For directions or condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com