Obituary of Theresa Virginia Quinn

It is with heavy hearts the family of Theresa Virginia (Tobias) Quinn, wife of the late Francis Quinn, announce her peaceful passing on Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born on February 20, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Amelia (Stephen) Tobias. Theresa was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. She had a special talent for knitting and enjoyed going on bus tours, especially when they included the casino. Above all, Theresa was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and was known throughout the neighbourhood as Mama Quinn. Theresa is survived by her sons Richard (Laurie) and Jeffery (Melanie Boudreau); daughters, Francine, Beth and Christine; eight grandchildren, Alexander (Heather), Nicholas, Katie (Steve), Ashley (Catlin), Benjamin (Mary Kate), Zachary, Sarah and Kylie and great granddaughter Charlie Anne, who lovingly knew her as "Siti"; brothers, Raymond (Doris), Harold (Donna) and Michael (Tina); sister Toby Legere; Frank’s family: sister Ellie (John), brothers, Eddie (Carol) and Joe; and best friend Linda Davidson; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Cathy, and siblings Genevieve, Mary, Joseph, Donald, Cecilia, Thomas, Francis, Richard, Mooney and Leroy. The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to Krista and Tracy Simmons and the staff of Mystery Lake Manor, Theresa’s home for the last two years, as well as the staff and volunteers of the 7th Floor of St. Joseph’s Hospital for all the care, compassion and kindness shown to Theresa. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with visitation on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 2-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 360 Dufferin Row, Saint John, NB on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Theresa may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.