Mrs. Theresa A. (Lamarche) Semas, of Taunton, died Wednesday, October 8 in the Golden Living Center – Wedgemere, following a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Semas. She was born 88 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Alfred and Graziella (Marcoux) Lamarche. She was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to her retirement, Theresa had been employed as an inspector for Princess House, Inc. in North Dighton for 13 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and camping. She was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton.
She leaves: 1 son: Antone Semas and his wife, Gail of Taunton; 1 daughter: Maureen Dufresne and her husband, Ronald of Lakeville; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Semas of Taunton; 1 sister: Jeannette Desrosiers of Taunton; 3 grandchildren: Melissa Holt, Kim Emond and Brad Semas; 3 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Theresa was also the mother of the late Manuel Semas, Jr. and sister of the late Claire Karol.
A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, October 13 at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M.