HUDSON FALLS – Theresa M. Mayotte, 93, a long time Hudson Falls resident, and most recently of Fort Edward, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015, at her home.
Born on February 22, 1922, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Charlotte (Patterson) Higgins
Theresa was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and for many years served as the manager of the school lunch program for the Hudson Falls school system.
On September 29, 1940, she married Donald R. Mayotte at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hudson Falls. He passed away September 18, 1990.
She was a member of Tee Bird Country Club, the Hudson Falls Branch of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild where she recently received her 40 years of service pin and also was a member of the “Red Hats.”
Theresa enjoyed skiing, bowling and golfing into her late 80’s. She specially enjoyed time spent with her family. She had such a love for people and was happy to always leave her friends with a smile.
While living in Queensbury, she attended Our Lady of the Annunciation Church and when in Hudson Falls, she was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she is predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Wilfred, Donald and James Higgins and her sister, Kathleen O’Brien.
Survivors include one son, George Mayotte and his wife Nancy of Chesapeake, VA; two daughters, Kathleen Maynes of Syracuse and Susan Whittemore and her husband, Phil, of Queensbury; her six grandchildren Todd Mayotte and his wife Wendy, Amy Mayotte, Sean Costello and his wife Laurie, Eric Costello and his wife Melanie, Sarah Matte and her husband Christopher Ryan Doyle and his companion Sarah Flower; her seven great-grandchildren Alden Mayotte, Isabel Costello, Carter Costello, Drew Costello, Kate Costello, Bailey Matte, Charlotte Doyle; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudson Falls with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will take place at the convenience of the family at St. Paul’s Cemetery on Vaughn Rd in the town of Kingsbury.
Theresa’s family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Her family would like to thank Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Pillimar, Hospice and Theresa’s aides who gave her such loving care.
Theresa loved her family dearly and was so proud of them. She loved life and made for many happy memories for those of us that knew her. God bless you T. You will always be remembered in our hearts.
Sue, Kathy and Family, So sorry to hear about your mom passing. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, Debby and Bill Cirino
Dear Susan & Family:
Please accept our condolences on your moms passing. I met her through the bowling league when I fist moved here. She was a wonderful woman.
Linda & Al Zito
6 Nelson rd
Lake George, NY 12845
Heartfelt condolences to the Mayotte family. I had the pleasure of meeting Theresa a few times, and she and my Nanny would share stories of trips they took when they were younger, giggling like school girls the whole time. Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Kathleen VanAernem (granddaughter of Gorm and Edna).
Susan, Kathy, and George
Our condolonces on the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful person who treated the two of us as if we were her children. We will have a lasting memory of Theresa as a wonderful friend who made us laugh every time we were with her
Robert and Michelle Olson
To Susan, Kathy, George, and Family
We were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She worked for
us at the Glassware Factory Outlet. She loved her job and loved all who came in contact with her. Ken & I will miss her dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember
her as smiling at us.
Diana & Kenneth Kambar
Sue and family,
Sorry to hear about your mom passing, very nice lady.
Sincerely
Mitch West
One of the highlights to our trip back to Queensbury was always the anticipation of seeing Theresa. Using her own words, she was “a feisty old broad”. We will miss her but always remember.
A donation was made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memory. Our deepest sympathy
Jim and Judy Fallon
On our trips to Queensbury, we always look forward to seeing your mom. Using her own words, she was “one feisty old broad” and we will miss her.
A donation was made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her name.
With deepest sympathy
Jim and Judy Fallon
George, Kathy and Susan and family ; I extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Aunt Theresa. She was a delightful lady and a hoot to be around. She was my Mayotte family historian. We would try to see her when Cliff would visit, She would always have a tear in here eyes when we had to leave. A remarkable person. RIP Aunt Theresa.
I will make a donation in her memory at St Jude Hospital.
God bless you all. I wish I could have made the trip north.
George, Kathy, Sue and families. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a wonderful woman. Aunt Theresa will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy