Theresa Conant Donatto

Theresa was born on 13 January, 1926 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Willie and Ora Conant. Her beloved parents; 5 brothers; 3 sisters; 3 infants preceded her in death.

She married the love of her life, Alexis Donatto, on 9 July 1953 in Liberty, Texas. Theresa was a wonderful wife, homemaker and a nurturing mother to her three children. Being in an Air Force Family, she lived in Illinois, California, South Dakota, Alaska and Colorado. She was a Girl Scout Leader and volunteered many years in her Church's Doll Workshop. She also worked for over ten years as a Junior High School Lunchroom worker. She always had a kind word for all she met and loved everyone that was in her life.

Theresa is survived by her beloved husband, Alexis; her sons: Patrick (Mary) Donatto: David (Penni) Donatto; her daughter: Arlene (James) Roberge; her daughter-in-law: Yolanda Donatto. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Dean Donatto, Nicole Chappell; Stephanie Delcourt; James Roberge; Julie Charbonneau; Aaron Donatto. She has 9 beloved great grandchildren. She is survived by 3 sisters: Cecelia McLaughlin; Alice Gregory; Elouise Martin: 1 brother: James Conant. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces and other family members. Theresa will also be missed by the many, many close friends that she has known and loved throughout her entire life.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents of the Life Care Center. A special thank you to Chaplain Joel.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00pm Monday, 4 April, 2011 at Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918. Rosary will be said at 6pm.

Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, 5 April, 2011 at Peterson AFB Chapel. Interment will be held immediately after the Mass at Memorial Gardens, 382 Airport Road; Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.

Arrangements under the direction of Mountain View Mortuary, Colorado Springs, CO.