Theresa E. Currie

On October 5, 1929, Theresa, only daughter and middle child of Andrew and Jessie (Gillis) Bennett, was born in North Sydney, NS. Theresa was only two years old when her mother died from tuberculosis. Her father was a Merchant who owned and operated restaurants in North Sydney, a corner store in Northside East Bay, and a canteen on the East Bay Sandbar. After her mother’s death, her grandparents, Angus and Elizabeth Gillis, Beechmont , co-parented her and her brothers William “Billy” and Cecil. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, Angus Joe. They married two years later in 1947, had 13 children and throughout their 69 years of marriage they shared many joys and sorrows. Their deep faith and commitment to each other only grew stronger. They lived in MacAdam Lake, until 1969, when they moved to East Bay. They loved Celtic music, tuned into Donnie Campbell's show on Sunday night and attended many square dances. Theresa was a member of the Catholic Womens’ League of St. Mary Parish, East Bay for over 50 years. Theresa loved being a domestic engineer and was a great cook, baker, and the epitome of hospitality. The welcome mat was always open to unexpected company with a nice meal and a cup of tea. She was loved and respected by young and old alike. It goes without saying that she was a very caring person. Besides raising her own family, she took care of her grandparents, her father and Uncle Mickey Gillis, in their golden years. In November of 2014, Angus went to the veterans’ wing of Taigh Na Mara in Glace Bay. As they were inseparable, rarely did you see one without the other. Mom made the decision to move to Miners Lane, Harbourstone Enhanced Care in March of 2015, and dad joined her two days later.

Theresa is survived by her nine children: Bernie (Donna), Mae Rowe, Marie (Tom) Wilson, Kevin, Cecil (Jackie), Theresa (Mervin) Criss, Michael Angus (Joan), Clarence (Johanne), Daniel (Michelle). Twenty three grandchildren; Carleton (Karen), Melanie (Andrew), Matthew (Michael), Ryan (Lauren), Amanda (Christopher), Trevor (Amanda), Tyler (Jennifer), Rachelle(Joe), Kristopher (Lisa), Gregory (Mary), Meghan (Liam), Drew (Kristin), Michael, Liam, Brandi (Bob), Sage (Greg), Jeffrey, Jason, Danielle, Bryden, Ashley, Brendon (Rae),and Chelsea (Ciarra). Sixteen great grandchildren; Tristan, Connor, Charley, Devon, Ruby, Maggie, Reece, Avery, Myles, Isabella, Angus, Quinn, Luke, Chloe and John. Also survived by son-in-law Tom Plumridge, daughter-in-law Florie Sullivan, brother-in-law John L. Currie (Lizzie), sisters-in-law Peggy and Shirley Currie.

Besides her parents, grandparents, and husband, Theresa is predeceased by her sons Daniel (1953), Cecil (1957), her daughters Anne (1965), Florence Plumridge (2020), granddaughter Jessica Plumridge (1992), siblings; Billy (Mary Jeanette) and Cecil Bennett, son-in-law Allan Rowe, brothers and sister-in-law; Mary Pickup (Foch), Dan Currie, Flora Jane MacMullin (Claude), Christina MacInnis (Michael), Michael Currie (Rhodena), Theresa MacLean (Tom), Cecelia Gosbee (Ray), Jimmy Currie, Caddie Fraser (Archie), and Francis Currie (Sally).

Visitation will take place on Thursday December 12, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at TW Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St. Sydney. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Mary’s Parish, East Bay on Friday December 13, 2024 at 10:00 am with Fr. Anthony O’Connor officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Bay.

In lieu of flowers please donate in Theresa’s memory to Loaves and Fishes or Palliative Care.

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