Theresa B. Welch

She was born in Lewiston, October 17, 1915 daughter of the late Stanley L. and Philomene Eva Roux Bassett. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1933 and later graduated from Bliss Business College. Theresa was married in October 1960 to Wayne N. Welch who predeceased her Jan. 29, 2004. She was employed at WCOU radio station in 1939, then was an executive secretary for many years at Bates Manufacturing. Theresa later worked for the United Food & Commercial Workers Union office until her retirement.

She was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at Sacred Heart Church where she was a member of the Golden Age Club and for nine years organized senior trips for them. She also enjoyed dancing and her travels to Switzerland.

She is survived by two nieces, Nancy A. St. Pierre and husband Paul of Lewiston and Patricia Ankers and husband Harry of California; a grand niece Mary Cote and husband Daryl and their children ( great grand nieces) Anna Marie Cote and Amy Lynne Cote; a grand nephew Alex Ankers; a special and faithful friend Esther Hanscome of Mechanic Falls; friends Richard Davenport of Auburn and Nancy McKinley of Lewiston.

She was predeceased by her husband, a sister, Mildred Fortin and a grand nephew, William St. Pierre.

Special thanks are extended to the doctors and staff at Clover Manor for their exceptional care.

You are invited to share your condolences with the Welch family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Saturday from 9:00 AM till 10:30 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Committal to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Pine Tree Society (camp for children with disabilities) 149 Front St., Bath, ME 04530. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545