Theresa Yvonne Willett

Winslow Theresa Yvonne LaRoche Willett, 83, of Bassett Road, passed away quietly, on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Maine General Glenridge Rehab & Nursing Care facility in Augusta. Theresa was born in Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada, December 4, 1929, daughter of Joseph and Celeda LaRoche and had nine brothers and sisters. She worked at Harris Baking Company as a teenager, then the Hathaway Shirt Company off and on while raising four children; she later returned to work at Harris Baking Company. Theresa had a joie-de-vivre throughout her entire life, and had a passion for music and dancing. She enjoyed going out to breakfast every morning, then strolling the shops and greeting everyone, calling them all "my children". Many called her "Betty Boop" due to her permed black hair and fun personality. She is survived by three sisters: Lucienne Michaud of Waterville, Jeanette Nadeau of Winslow, and Cecile Nadeau of Sidney. She is also survived by sons: Michael G. Denis of Waterville, Laurien Roger Denis, Jr. of Revere Mass., John J. Denis of Winslow, and David P. Denis of Winslow; four grandchildren: Jacob Denis & Jamie Denis, Travis M. Dumas Denis, and Megan Denis. She is predeceased by her first husband, the father of her four sons, Laurien R. Denis 1976, and her 2nd husband, Coburn R. Willett 2003, a decorated World War II veteran. Visiting Hours will be from 2 4 p.m. and 6 8 p.m. Sat. Jan. 26, 2013 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St, Waterville. A committal service will be held at 12 p.m. Wed., Jan. 30, 2013 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, where she will be interred with Coburn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the ASPCA Tributes, 520 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or phone 1-800-628-0028, as she and Coburn loved animals