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Entered into rest peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Reich. Devoted mother of Terry Reich, Tim (Anne) Reich and Bernadette (the late Wally) Pedersen. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Nicole (Bashir), Jeffrey, Stephen, Sarah, Kylee and Danielle and great grandson William. Loving sister-in-law of Norma Donovan, cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary Loretta Donovan, her sisters Mary, Marcella, Eileen, Sister Bernadette and her brothers Vincent and Lambert. Teresa attended high school at Maryvale Abbey. She received her BA from McMaster University and her Masters of Science in Education from Niagara University. After attending Ottawa Normal School, she began her teaching career covering a span of 38 years (3 years in Frankville and 35 years with the Niagara South Board of Education). She was highly respected by students and parents alike. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Canadian Federation of University Women. She was a devout Catholic and member of the C.W.L. at St. Kevin's Church in Welland, St. Philip Neri Church in Toledo and St. Frances de Sales in Smiths Falls.
Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 3:30-5:30 and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip Neri Church, Toledo, on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 o'clock. Interment to follow at St. Philip Neri Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Philip Neri Cemetery or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.
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