C. Teresa Hurley of North Main St. Andover, Ma, passed away suddenly on October 9, 2009 at age 87. Being a lifelong resident of Andover she was well known for her amusingly feisty nature and a tactful wit. Teresa enjoyed sitting on her front porch greeting the occasional honking car with a wave and a “who the heck was that”. For decades her home was a landmark to many and her passing will leave a void with all who loved her. Teresa was the youngest child of Angus and Nellie (Sweeney) Burbine and was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Surette, Marguerite Gray, Helen McCauly and six brothers, Jerome, William, Joseph, Henry, John and an unnamed infant. She was the widow of William “Buff” Hurley and is survived by five children. Mary Ellen Barnes of Lynn MA; Kathleen A. Clancy and husband John of Highland Village TX; P. Bridget Perry and husband Kevin Cynthiana KY; Sheila M. Clark of Plaistow NH, and William A. Hurley and wife Namsuk of Andover, MA. Teresa had nine grandchildren. William Archibald of Lynn MA; James Barnes and wife Jaime of Nashua NH; Judiann Hernandez and husband Luis of Lawrence Ma; Vanessa Perry of Rutherford NJ; Laura Agyeman and husband Eric of Plaistow NH; Eric Hurley and fiance Krista Hardy of Andover MA; Harley Perry of Cynthiana KY; Ryan Hurley of Andover MA, and Christine Perry of Cynthiana KY. She also had two great grandchildren, Anthony Hurley and Robert Barnes as well as many nieces and nephews.
She attended St Augustine school and Graduated from Punchard High in 1939 being the captain of the basketball team for three years. She retired from Tyer Rubber after 30 years of service producing deep sea diving suits. She then worked at Market Basket in Andover where she taught the younger workers the value of dedication and hard work. She enjoyed volunteering at Bread and Roses in Lawrence MA serving food to the homeless and needy. She was also a lifelong member of St Augustine Parish in Andover. She will be deeply missed but will forever live on in our hearts.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 10 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Monday, October 12, 2009, from 2 to 8 PM. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery, Andover.
Memorial donations can be made to Bread and Roses, St. Augustine Parish, or The Andover Senior Center. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.