New Bedford- Theresa J. Mc Crickard, age 81 years, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include her 2 sons: Jerry Shepard former husband of Gina of Acushnet, Lewis Shepard husband of Kerry, 2 daughters Debra Braga wife of Manny of Marion, Joyce Flynn wife of Vinny of Florida. She is also survived 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Mc Crickard was born in New Bedford and lived here all of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
Mrs. Mc Crickard’s Funeral will be at Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St., Tuesday at 8:45 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish at 10 A.M. Visiting Hours are Monday from 5 -8 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA. 01701.