Teresa May Orman died suddenly on December 22, 2019, in the presence of family. She was born on June 21, 1936 in Halifax to John and Jeanette Orman. A fiercely independent and sociable woman, Teresa had a long and accomplished career as a licensed adjuster in the insurance industry. She was a past president and longtime member of the Nova Scotia Insurance Womens Association, where she had many cherished friends, notably her dear, lifelong friend Colleen. Teresa took great joy in giving back to her community and touched many lives through her work with the VG Hospital’s Medical Day Unit, Keshen Goodman Library’s Literacy Program, St. Paul’s United Church’s “Soup’s On” program and more recently, Veritas. She was a devout and active member of St. Theresa’s Parish in north end Halifax. She is survived by her brother, Frank (aka General Jim) and sister in law, Jeanette of Moncton, NB and nieces and nephews: Suzanne, Sharon, Shelly, Jim, Brian, and Michael; and Marian, Mary Anne, Ian, Tom, and Angus; and numerous grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. She is now with her sister Margaret and brother Tom (Mary). Her family will greatly miss their Matriarch, her generosity, and her chocolate chip cookies.
Funeral will take place at St. Theresa’s Church, 6351 North St, Halifax on January 4 at 11:00 am with a reception to follow. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Theresa’s Church, Halifax or St. Paul’s United Church, Spryfield.
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