Terry was born on November 8, 1927 in Mystic. She attended Mystic Schools. She obtained her RN diploma at Providence Hospital. She went on to work for the VNA, then, L&M Hospital part time while also working on the Firgelewski farm. She also, was the Director of Nurses at Saybrook Convalescent Hospital in Old Saybrook for more than 35 years. Terry was a well loved & respected nurse there & never hesitated to pitch in & help do patient care on the units.
Terry was pre-deceased by her parents, her four older siblings & her beloved husband, Joseph S. Firgelewski, of more than fifty years & a very, special friend, Denise Hayden Firgelewski, who was like a daughter to her. She leaves behind three nephews, one niece, 5 great-nephews & three great nieces.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00pm in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Ln., Old Lyme. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00am in Christ the King Church, Old Lyme. Interment will follow in Grassy Hill Cemetery, Grassy Hill Rd, Lyme. A reception will follow at the Lyme Firehouse, route 156, Lyme.
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