NEW BERLIN – Theresa M. St. Hilaire, 75, of New Berlin, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2013.
Theresa, the youngest of six children born to Howard and Fern (Combs) Golley, was born September 5, 1937 in the town of Florence NY. She spent her childhood in Cazenovia, NY, where she graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1956. Theresa had the honor of meeting and marrying the love of her life, Donald J. St. Hilaire Sr. on the January 2, 1960. Their love was a shining example to all that knew them of exactly what love should be. The couple moved to New Berlin in 1978 realizing their dream of owning and operating the Deer Path Restaurant located just north of New Berlin for many years.
There are many that knew and loved Theresa through the years. She is survived by her children, Donald (son) and Jennifer St. Hilaire of Oklahoma City, OK; Charles (son) and Sheila St. Hilaire of Souderton, PA; David (son) and Teri St. Hilaire of Largo, FL; and Theresa (daughter) and Mike Anson of New Berlin, NY. Theresa was also the proud grandmother of her ten loving grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Theresa is also survived by her brother, Howard Golley of Chittenango, NY, and sister, Mary Bavo, of Canastota, NY.
Theresa was predeceased by a brother, Lloyd Golley, and two sisters, Betty St. Hilaire and Evelyn Mosher-Walters.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on August 2, 2013 at the West Edmeston First Baptist Church with Pastor Donald Buck officiating. Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church.
The interment will be held in the West Edmeston Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the loving and compassionate staff at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin for the compassionate care provided to Theresa during the eight years she lived there.
The family has asked that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, 1 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, NY 13411.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.