Theresa O'Connell (Poirier)
Lieu de naissance : Reserve Mines
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay
Date de décès : 8 juin 2013
We the family, regret to announce the passing of Theresa O'Connell at Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford on Saturday, June 8th, 2013.
Born in Reserve Mines and a long time resident of Minto Street, Glace Bay, Theresa was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Boutilier) Poirier.
Theresa was a member of St. John's Church, Glace Bay and in her younger years worked as a waitress. She was always known as having a great sense of humor and a quick wit. Theresa was an avid reader, loved bingo and coached the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs from her chair.
Theresa is survived by the father of her children, Joseph; daughters, Linda (Charlie) Magliaro, Gail (Wally) Jackman, Diane (Darrell) McDonald, Joan (Freeman) Jenkins, Ann (Richard) Watkins; sons, Robert, Michael (Soonah) in Korea, David (Linda), Jerry; sisters, Beanie and Anna, Ontario.
Theresa is also survived by 10 grandsons, Brian, Scot, Steven, Daniel, Matthew, Jamie, Jonathan, Tyler, Gavin, Jacob, 2 granddaughters, Kristin, Laura and 2 great grandchildren, Gianna, Summer and a sister in law, Sadie Poirier.
Theresa was predeceased by a son, Albert, granddaughter, Katelin and 10 siblings.
The family would like to thank the Angels at Maple Hill Manor for the care their mother received.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Dan Boudreau is Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford.
Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
