Obituary of Teresa McAvoy

peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in her 90^th year.  Daughter of the late John and Annie Farrell.  Beloved wife of the late John McAvoy.  Loving mother of Frank (Wanda) of BC, Anne Marie, Betty (David) Barlow, Mary Theresa (Ron) Begley, Hanorah, Bill and Phillip all of Belleville.

Cherished grandmother of Kara (Jeff), Erica (Sebastian), Emma, Brittany (Seth), and Tess (Cody) and great grandmother of Lennox.  Teresa is survived by two sisters, Mary Lanigan and Bernadette Chisholm both of California and by two sisters in-law, Catherine Farrell and Betty Ann Farrell. She is predeceased by her son Tom and by her brothers Joseph, Francis, John, Thomas and Leo Farrell.  Teresa will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family.  

The family will receive friends at the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, 30 Moira Street West on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., 6:15-6:45 p.m., 7:00-7:30 p.m. and 7:45 to 8:15 p.m.   Those wishing to attend are asked to preregister by emailing rsvp@steelefuneralhome.ca or by calling 613-968-2273 between 9:00 and 5:00 p.m. 

A Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Family and Friends are invited to join the service by livestream by clicking the tab on this page, starting at 11:00a.m. Tuesday, March 16.

Interment to follow at Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Marysville. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.