Theresa Marie McDonough

Theresa Marie McDonough obituary

Theresa Marie McDonough

Theresa McDonough Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 8, 2014.
SALISBURY - Theresa Marie McDonough, age 75, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.

Theresa was born in Proctor, Vermont on December 3, 1938. She was the daughter of Edward and Estelle (Wright) Gallipo. She grew up in Pittsford where she received her early education and graduated from Pittsford High School, Class of 1956.

Following her education, she worked a short time at Proctor Marble. Afterwards she joined the staff at National Grange Insurance Company in Rutland and later worked at Moores Business Forms. She was an independent licensed real estate broker for several years and later joined the staff of Vivian Buzzell Realty. Theresa was the bookkeeper for the family business, McDonough's Auto Body, for 38 years. In her later career, she worked several years as a Customer Service Representative at the Brandon Bank and 11 years as an Intervention Specialist at Otter Valley Union High School, retiring in 2001.

She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon. She was an avid golfer and was a member of the Neshobe Golf Club. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and her weekly card games and breakfasts with the girls. She was a wonderful baker and loved her daily walks with her husband. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Theresa loved spending time with her family and cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events, which displayed her competitive nature. She was always helping others, but her family was her life.

She is survived by her husband, Bill McDonough of Salisbury, whom she married at St. Alphonsus Church in Pittsford on January 6, 1962; her son Dan McDonough and his wife Maria of Brandon; her daughter Colleen Leffler and her husband Brian of Williston, and her grandchildren, Ashleigh, Jakob, Joshua, Shayna, Mitchell and Anna. She is also survived by two sisters, Anita Bradley and her husband David, and Charlene Bryant and her husband Jim, all of Brandon; also several nieces, nephews & cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon. The Rev. Ruel Tumangday and the Rev. Albert "Skip" Baltz will concelebrate the mass. A private graveside committal service and burial will follow the ceremony at Forestdale Cemetery.

Following the Mass the family will receive friends at The Brandon Inn for a time of fellowship & remembrance.

Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Sunday, June 8, from 5-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733 or the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.

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June 12, 2014

Nancy Goodspeed posted to the memorial.

June 11, 2014

Pat Murray posted to the memorial.

June 10, 2014

Sandy Cummings posted to the memorial.

Nancy Goodspeed

June 12, 2014

Bill and family - so sorry for your loss. I have known Theresa for years starting when I worked with her at National Grange Ins. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Pat Murray

June 11, 2014

It was an honor and priviledge to have known Theresa. She is a wonderful lady and will remain in my heart always.

Sandy Cummings

June 10, 2014

Dear McDonough Families,
Theresa was always smiling and friendly to everyone. I enjoyed talking to her at church and I will miss seeing her there. My thoughts and prayers are with you, God Bless.

Jan & Bob Marsette

June 9, 2014

"Unable are the loved to die...
for love is immortality" Emily Dickinson
To Theresa's loving family and friends, we send our heartfelt sympathy.

Heidi Forrest

June 9, 2014

Rest in peace Mrs. McDonough I will miss you.

Terri & Lance Monger

June 9, 2014

To the McDonough Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Theresa will be missed by those whose life she touched. Embrace your memories.

Kevin and Debra Jennings

June 9, 2014

We are so sorry for you loss..Our thoughts and prayers are with the family..

June 9, 2014

Remembering Theresa with great fondness from the Neshobe Women's League. Her enthusiasm was infectious. Charlene, I am very sorry for your family's loss.
Linda Nygaard
Murrells Inlet, SC

June 8, 2014

Bill, Dan, Coleen & families - We are so sorry for your loss. Theresa was a gem and will be missed by many. Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you all now.

Jim & Nancy Reynolds

Jackie ParksE

June 8, 2014

I am so very sorry for the loss of Theresa! There are no words...

Bob Beauregard

June 8, 2014

With greatest sympathy

Spike and Marilyn Gates

June 8, 2014

Bill and family. Sorry to of Theresa's passing. Thinking of you.

Tim Johnson

June 8, 2014

Bill and Family, so very sorry for your loss. Let your love and memories bring you comfort.

Bonnie/Tim Johnson

June 8, 2014

All of our heart are hurting so much this past week. RIP Theresa, our heartfelt condolences to Bill, Colleen, Dan and entire family. I know many past and "recent" ones you will have already met and "oh the glory" of reunion! Know we are here and know so much of what you are all going through at this very difficult time. God bless

Barbara Carter

June 8, 2014

Bill and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Theresa,she was a great friend during our hours at Moore Business Forms,and a great partner at the many bowling tournaments we attended.I will never forget the snowy ride we took over the mountain from Morrisville after a tournament. We prayed all the way..
My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time..
Barbara..

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