Theresa M. French

BRASHER FALLS — A Funeral Mass for Theresa M. French, 83, of Brasher Falls will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. Patrick Ratigan officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at the convenience of the family.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop from 7-9 p.m.

Mrs. French passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in the comfort of her home with the love and support of her family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Basil; her children, Annette and Bob Keenan of Ford City, Pa., Alan and Ann French of Brasher Falls, N.Y., Susie and Tom Liberty of Norfolk, N.Y., Elizabeth and Steve Fobare of Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Carl and Kim French of Brasher Falls, N.Y.; ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Theresa was predeceased by her son, Clark French in 1989, four brothers and one sister.

Mrs. French was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Connecticut to the late Joseph and Rose (Chartier) Faucher. She was a graduate of Massena Central High School.

On Dec. 7, 1945 she was married to Basil R. French. Theresa was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls.

Theresa was a devoted homemaker. She did work as a nurses aid for a short time at Canton-Potsdam hospital, but her heart was in her home and family.

She enjoyed all the essentials of caring for the household, baking, cooking, gardening, and craftwork. She took pleasure in quilting, which she had a knack for. Going to camp was a family outing that she and Basil were truly fond of.

By family's request please omit floral offerings and consider memorial donations in Theresa's honor to; Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley Inc. or Tri-Town Volunteer Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with her family at www.hammillfh.com.