Theresa Rita Schmittlein

1931 - 2016

NORTHAMPTON - Theresa Rita (DuBois) Schmittlein, 84, of Northampton, daughter of George and Leida (LaFleur) Dubois passed from this life Saturday July 9, 2016. Theresa is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carl G. Schmittlein.

Theresa was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Northampton, and attended the former Sacred Heart School where her lessons were taught in both French and English. After completing her studies there she went on to Northampton High School and graduated with the class of 1949.

Theresa was dedicated to church and family and was employed as the office manager of the former Saint Mary's church for 25 years. Upon retiring Theresa and her husband Carl moved to Naples, Florida, where they enjoyed 15 very happy years together before returning to Northampton, to be with their family.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her son David Schmittlein and his wife Barbara Bickart of Newton, and their children Gabe and Brigitte; her son Joseph Schmittlein of Kingston, New Hampshire; her son Jeffrey Schmittlein and his wife Jennifer (Freund) of Easthampton, and their children Kailee, Danielle and Paige; her daughter Carol Schmittlein of South Hadley; her son Mark Schmittlein and his wife Lynne (Reed) of Northampton, and their children Michael and Katherine; and her son Roger Schmittlein of Easthampton; as well as four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Lucille Pontbriand of Northampton. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothty Quirk of Northampton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 14, at the Ahearn Funeral Home, 783 Bridge Road, with calling hours from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral home service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Elm Street, both in Northampton.

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