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STAVES, Theresa (Duquette)
Theresa (Duquette) Staves, 92, of Tolland, beloved wife of the late Gerard O. Staves, passed away peacefully October 20, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Southbridge, MA, the daughter of the late Armand and Florida (Lavallee) Duquette. She is survived by her 5 sons, Gerard and Brenda Staves of Windsor Locks; Frank and Susan Staves of West Springfield MA; Mark and Jo-Ann (DiMauro) Staves of Old Lyme; Paul Staves and Jeannie Dionne of Putnam; and Roger Staves and Tomma Striowsky of Germany. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and her sister, Louise and William Beaudry of Southbridge, MA, Anita Tetreault of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and her parents she was predeceased by her brothers, Arthur and Victor Duquette. Theresa was a wonderful woman. She was a devoted wife and an adoring mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She retired from Hamilton Standard, division of UTC. She was a founding member of St. Matthew's Church in Tolland. She was a member of the Couples Club, the Director of Religious Education, Eucharistic Minister, as well as working the annual Frosty Bazaar. She was a member of the Tolland Senior Center. Theresa loved her family and she enjoyed life, she will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at the Tolland Memorial Funeral Home 375 Merrow Rd Tolland, CT 06084. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Matthew's Church in Tolland at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. Burial will follow directly at St. Bernard's Cemetery Kingsbury Rd. in Vernon. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made in Theresa's name to St. Matthews Church. For online condolences please visit http://www.pietrasfuneralhome.com/
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Yolanda Dimmock
October 28, 2013
I adored Mrs. Staves. We use to make cakes together for the children's first communion at St. Matthew's. She taught me a lot and was also so patient with me. We will all miss her. My prayers go out to all of her family.
Mary Latela
October 26, 2013
I remember Terry from church ... she was our children's first catechism teacher, and everyone loved her. Over the years, she worked very hard, and always had a gentle way, and a winning smile.
Rosemary Toth
October 25, 2013
To the Staves family,
My condolences go out to all of you. I remember your mother as being a most kind and genuine person. I just happened to pass your home this past week and was thinking of her, surprised to read of her passing today, I had missed it earlier. I lost my mother this past year also, so I can truly sympathize with all of you in your loss. We are fortunate to have had our mothers all these years, may you find comfort in that as I have.
Rosemary Gottier Toth
October 25, 2013
Dear Gerry, Brenda and family. Our prayers are with you.
Nancy and George Stimac
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Anne Janelle-Bole
October 23, 2013
Your mother was the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful person I have ever met in my life. She was a wonderful mother and she raised her sons to be gentlemen and I remember she would always say to Paul and Roger "girls are like china dolls" and to also respect people. She was also my religious education teacher and she always told a great story to help us understand her message for the week. She always welcomed us into her home with a smile and a hug. Even in her later years before she had her stroke I saw her outside the house getting the mail and she invited me in for a cup of tea and we chatted for quite awhile. I truly loved your mom she was a great person and I have lots of memories from my childhood of her. My sympathies to the entire family.
October 23, 2013
Terry was a devoted member of St. Matthews Church - She taught me how to make homemade 'hosts' many years ago for the masses. Sincerely, Jean Leonard
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