Doretta Gloria Jalbert

Doretta Gloria Jalbert, also known as Teddy, passed away peacefully in her home on November 2, 2024 at the age of 101 years old. She was five days shy of her 102nd birthday. Up until the end of her journey she maintained her kindness, grace, gratitude, and above all the love for her family. She was affectionately known as Nana to all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, and even friends, who she so lovingly embraced.

Teddy was born on November 7, 1922 in Soldier Pond, Maine. She was the eldest child of the late Leo and Elizabeth Daigle. Teddy devoted herself to helping those in need. She was a long time parishioner of Saint Bridget Catholic Church, and was instrumental in starting the Mother Butler Guild, in which talented women of the church gathered for more than 25 years every Wednesday to sew, knit, enjoy their time together, and share the common value of community service. Teddy also enjoyed baking, cooking, and feeding her family, friends, and neighbors. The recipes for the best raisin bread ever, pinwheel cookies, and danish pastry can be found in her recipe book.

Teddy was predeceased by her husband, James Jalbert, daughter, Claire Lewis, grandson, Carter Lewis, brothers Bud, Richard, Bill, and John Daigle and sister Marilyn Knoy.

Teddy is survived by her son, Paul Jalbert (Emily), daughter, Meme Bullard (Ted), daughter, Cathy Patton (Daniel) , daughter, Julie Oley (Anthony), and son-in-law, Steve Lewis, all of Richmond. In addition, she is survived by her 14 adored grandchildren and 25 adored great grandchildren. Also surviving her are her brother, Patrick Daigle, and her sister, Patricia Kuhns, and numerous loving nieces and nephews that referred to her as Ma Tante.

Unconditional love is the legacy Teddy leaves.

The entire Jalbert family extends a heartfelt thank you to Jodie Pulley, Lena Trotter, Catrice Nero, Jenee Johnson, Shannon Jenkins, Nadine Mills, Bonnie Robinson, and Dot Cary for the loving care they provided. They would also like to thank Dr Joe Mehfoud and his staff for many many years of patient care.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on November 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Bridget Catholic Church. A reception will be held in the reception hall outside the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Crossover Healthcare Ministry, 8600 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229.