Obituary of Theresa Stanton

Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2017; Theresa Mary Stanton, a lifelong and proud resident of Pakenham passed away at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Austin Stanton. Dearly loved and devoted mother of Peter (Mary), Paul (Deb) and Leo (Mary). Also survived by one granddaughter, Jenna. Predeceased by her parents: Joseph and Agnes (nee Coady) O’Neill; brothers: Daniel and Leo O’Neill and a sister, Anna Mary Dool (late Gordon). For years, Theresa could often be found helping out with community events in and around Pakenham. Her green thumb was displayed every year through the beautiful flowers that she grew around her home across from the Five Span Bridge in Pakenham. As a longtime guide for Ottawa Valley Tours, Theresa was able to travel across North America many times and see first hand the wonders of our beautiful and vast land with the many who will remember her cheerful spirit. Her faith in her Lord was unwavering. May she rest in peace. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on ­­­­­­­­Tuesday morning, November 7 at 11 o’clock. Interment St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham. In memory of Theresa, please consider a donation to the Pakenham Curling Club.