THIBEAU- Mary Theresa – age 71, of Yarmouth passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 4, 2014. Born in Yarmouth on June 23, 1943 she was a daughter to the late Isreal Dugas and Jane (Samms) Dugas. Theresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved her family dearly, although she did enjoy giving her husband Robert a hard time. She was a very strong person right until the end. Theresa had a love of crafts and cross stitching, playing crib, and camping. She also loved her dog ''Tico'' very much and spending Christmas time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Robert, Yarmouth; daughter Melissa (Kevin) Vallillee, Yarmouth; sons, Sheldon (Carmen), Yarmouth; Joseph Muise, Vancouver B.C.; brother, Burton (Vera) Dugas, Yarmouth Co.; sister, Isabelle (David) Taggert, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Hunter, Nicole, Austin, Natasha, Raven, Matthew, Crystal, Spencer, and 1 great grandchild. Besides her parents Theresa was predeceased by son, Robin (Angela); and a brother Tommy. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visitation was held Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 7-9 p.m with prayers at 7:30 p.m from Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass took place Monday, September 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. from St Ambrose Cathedral, Father Pat O’Meara officiated. Interment will be at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke. Online condolences can be made to the family at sweenysfh@eastlink.ca. You may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net