Theresa is predeceased by husband Harold (1993) and son Terry (2008). She is survived by son Malcolm; daughter Joanne (Laurie); daughter-in-law Bobbie; grandchildren, Dione, Dawn, Tammy, Nicola, Angela, James; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Theresa moved to Port Alberni in 1947. A typesetter by trade, she was hired at a newspaper when she was 15, then hired by Woodward’s initially as a typesetter. Quickly she became the “Woodward’s Bra Lady” and worked there for over 30 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 4731 Burke Road, Port Alberni, BC with Father Peter Switzer officiating
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alberni Valley Hospice Society – Ty Watson House, 2649 – 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y1Z8