M. Theresa Hayes

Born in Trumansburg, NY, Theresa was the daughter of Harry and Catherine O'Connell. She graduated from Nazareth College in 1951 with a degree in Art Education. A resident of Chenango County since 1956, she taught art for many years at St. Paul's Catholic School in Norwich and for several years thereafter in the Sherburne-Earlville district. She was a communicant of St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church in Sherburne, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Theresa was a woman of great faith who found daily guidance in prayer. An accomplished watercolor artist, Theresa was also an avid gardener, decorator, and cook. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and pets. Theresa instilled love in her family and wide range of friends; the world is undoubtedly a far better place for her presence.

Theresa is survived by her four children and eight grandchildren: Daniel (Catherine, Christopher, Benjamin, and Patrick) of Charlottesville, VA; Barbara and husband John Taverne (Siobhan and Gabrielle) of Westmoreland, NY; Mark and partner Lauralee (Karleen and Jack) of Gloversville, NY; and Constance of Rome, Italy.

Theresa's family would like to express its gratitude to all the local healthcare providers that assisted her throughout the years, with special regards directed to the staff at Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown, and Melissa of Family Home Care.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa will be held on Sat., July 2, at 10 a.m. from St. Malachy's Catholic Church in Sherburne. The Rev. Lester Smith, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in St. James Cemetery in Trumansburg. Friends may call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Fri. evening from 6-9.

Please consider memorial contributions to Holy Family School, 30 Pleasant St., Norwich, NY 13815.