Obituary of Theresa C. Curwin

Theresa C. Curwin 1938 - 2009 The death of Theresa Curwin (70 years) occurred at the Moncton Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 18th due to complications of a brain tumor. Born in Bell Island, Nfld. on July 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Deborah (Tremblett) Boland. While her first priority was her family, she also had a varied career outside the home which included Bell Telephone, Singer Sewing, Spencer Nursing Home, Alcorn Manor, Grass Nursing Home, and the Moncton Hospital. As well she was previously a part owner of Reid's Newsstand and Curwin News. These business activities did not prevent her from achieving one of her main goals - that of acquiring her G.E.D. (High School Graduation). She excelled in several crafts. In addition to her husband Allistar (Bernie), she is survived by her son Dale (Rob Giacobbi) Curwin of Ottawa and her daughter Carla ( Chris) McCully of Riverview and her two grandchildren - Joshua Curwin and Katie McCully as well as her sisters Mary Ryan, Rita (Ewart) Rose, Marion Normore, Elaine (Nish) Clarke and Mona (Fred) Vreeland all of Cambridge, Ontario, Kathleen Bartlett of Marysvale, Nfld, Frances (Jerry) Sweeney of Ottawa and her brothers Dave (Chrissy) Boland, Bill Boland, John (Coleen) Boland all of Cambridge, Ontario. Theresa was predeceased by her sister Joan Boland. Because Theresa was far from her immediate family, she received warm support from her husband's family which includes Anna LeBlanc, Betty Swetnam, Jim (Marjorie) Curwin, Robert (Verna) Curwin, Claude (Helen) Curwin, William (Linda) Curwin all from Moncton, Anne Curwin of Halifax and Gerald (Joan) Curwin of Florida. The family will be receiving visitors at the Riverview Funeral Home located at 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Tuesday, Jan. 20th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with Parish Prayers and Sharing of Memories at 8:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Riverview on Wednesday, Jan. 21st at 11.00 am with Fr. Phil Mulligan officiating. A celebratory reception will follow at the Dan Bohan Centre. This past year has been difficult for Theresa. The support provided by family members and friends was beyond measure including the gift of her sisters taking turns to be with her for weeks at a time. The professional support of the Extra Mural Program allowed Theresa to stay in our home until just the last few days when she was transferred to the Palliative Care Unit of the Moncton Hospital where this special care continued. Not to be forgotten, the emotional and practical support of the Hospice Services helped us through some rough spots. We hesitate to suggest what you might want to do in Theresa's memory. You all have personal and important charities. A suggestion might be to fill out an organ donor card. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Tuesday, January 20, 2009