PUTNAM – Theresa B. (Carpenter) St. Hilaire, 87, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in
Day Kimball Hospital. Her husband of 53 years, Arthur J. St.Hilaire, died in 1997.
She leaves a son, Richard P. St.Hilaire of Thompson; a granddaughter, Karen St.Hilaire of Beverly, MA; and nieces and nephews.
She was born and raised in Webster, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Roy) Carpenter. She moved to North Grosvenordale in 1960 and to Putnam last year.
Mrs. St.Hilaire was a cosmetologist at Vogue Style Salon and then at Elite Hair Design, both in Worcester, for 30 years before retiring in 1984. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Webster, its Ladies of Saint Anne, and the Webster Senior Center. She enjoyed archery and was a former member of the Bay Path Archers of Southbridge and also the New England Archers Association, winning several championships in their competitions.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 21, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street, Webster. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to either Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 East Main St., Webster, MA 01570 or to the Oncology Department at St. Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer St., Worcester, MA 01608. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, MA.