Theresa St-Michel, a longtime resident of North Haven, was born in Drummondville, Quebec, on April 6th, 1934, and passed away at home on Sept 7th, 2019 at the age of 85.
Theresa lost her father when she was 10 years old and started working at Sylvania Lamp Co. at the age of 14 to support her family.
She moved to the USA to marry the love of her life and start a family, despite not knowing any English. She taught herself to speak, read, and write in English to help her family succeed in her new home. She started as a bus monitor for the Nutile Bus Co of North Haven and went on to become a school bus driver until she retired.
Theresa was a long-time active member of the Columbiettes and a devoted member of her church. She was an avid bowler and gardener, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling.
She is predeceased by her parents, Hector & Marie (Bourbeau) Malenfant; siblings Helene Lamothe, Gerard & Gisele (Houle) Malenfant; parents-in-laws Amede & Brigitte (Rivard) St-Michel; and siblings-in-law Clarisse (SASV), Huguette (St-Michel) Mathieu, Ulysse St-Michel, Real & Simone (Dupre) St-Michel, Lindor & Berth (Dufresne) St-Michel, Geatan & Murielle (Blanchette) St-Michel, Jean-Claude St-Michel, and Jean-Noel Marcotte.
She is survived by her husband Roch St-Michel; her children Doreen & Daniel LeGrand, Mario, Norman & Stephanie (Girardi) St-Michel, Brigitte St-Michel; her grandchildren Michael LeGrand, Samantha LeGrand, Zoe St-Michael, and Taylor St-Michel; her siblings Henri & Jeannette(Boudreault) Malenfant, Jean-Marie & Louise (Charron) Malenfant, Marie-Marthe Malenfant, Celine & Clement Blanchette; siblings-in-law Madeleine (RHFJ), Carmen (St-Michel) Marcotte, Maria (Caladore) St-Michel, Lucienne (Jodoin) St-Michel, Brothers in-law Maurice LaMothe, Vianney (CSE) St-Michel, and Rolland Mathieu; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, Saturday morning at 11:30. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Dear Brigitte and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, may you find peace and comfort within your family and in memories of good times.. Blessed Be,
LauriAnne & Ray DeMartino
Sincere condolences to the family and specially Rock , we are hurting for you!!
Sincere condolences to the family and specially Rock ,we are grieving for you!!
Doreen and family,
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. May you find “some” comfort in knowing
she now lives with the angels.
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you
To Roch, Doreen, Mario, Norman and Brigit my sincere condoleances. I know it hurts but think about all the good memories you have with her. Mine are from many summers vacations that we spend with you guys at your home. Picnic, lasagna, pool, beach, treasure hunts that your parents and specially your mother organized and end up to be so much fun. As a lonely child it made me see what sibblings in a familly are. I remember an animal water gun that I envy because there were not such a toy in Canada taht your mother insisted that I take home with me. She was so generous.
I will be with you in thoughts on Friday and Saturday. I need to stay here to take care of my familly and father. Take care of yours.
All my love! xxx
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.My prayers…and thoughts are with you Roch and your family,I will miss Her a lot.
My Deepest Sympathies
Rachel Desilets…
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sinceres condolences to the the family specially rock, we are grieving for all of you….just remember the good times shared with therese…..who was always smiling………
Brigitte and Family,
My deepest condolences of the loss of your Mother
She was a blessing and will be greatly missed.
May she Rest In Peace and her beautiful memory live on.
All my love,
Debi
Doreen and Family,
Heartfelt thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow. May you find peace, courage and strength during this difficult time.
Theresa was a beautiful lady that I knew from Saturday night mass at Saint Barnabas Church .
Her infectious smile will be missed by me for a long time to come, I send condolences to her husband and family and may she rest in eternal peace for ages to come .