Theresa E. (Courtney) Larson, 90, a 50 year resident of Boylston passed away Friday, January 18th 2013 in Falmouth with her devoted daughter and granddaughter by her side.
     Theresa was born in Worcester, one of nine children born to Irish immigrants, William and Nellie (Sheehan) Courtney. She graduated from Commerce High School and enrolled in several college courses. She met and married Paul Larson; together they lived in Worcester and Holden before moving to Boylston to raise their family. Paul passed away May 10th of 2009. Two years later, Theresa moved to Falmouth to be closer to her daughter.
     She is survived by her devoted daughter, Sheila A. Kosewski of East Falmouth; a brother, Richard Courtney of Shrewsbury and a sister, Ann Tanona of Worcester; four granddaughters she adored and who adored her, Kellie MacDonald, Kerrie Blanchette, Barbara and Kristin Larson; three great-grandsons; daughter-in-law Karen Gouin; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Her son, Robert Larson, passed away in 2005. Six siblings, William, James, Edward and Thomas Courtney, her twin sister Eleanor Courtney and sister Catherine Courtney also predeceased her.
     In her earlier years Theresa was employed at Wyman Gordon and State Mutual. She was an administrative assistant for many years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health at various mental health centers in the Worcester area including Worcester State Hospital and the Glavin Center before retiring.
     Theresa was a longtime member and active volunteer for St. Mary of the Hills Church in Boylston. A lifetime member and past president of the West Boylston VFW Post 6907 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to travel, cook, read, sew, tend to her garden and birds, host cookouts and family gatherings. Following the Red Sox and Patriots was also a favorite past time of hers. Most precious in her life was her family. She cherished the times she could celebrate with them and just enjoy their company. They were her life.
     Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, January 21st from 4 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Her funeral will be celebrated Tuesday, January 22nd from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:00 am in the church she loved, St. Mary of the Hills, 630 Cross Street. Burial next to her husband Paul will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name can be made to St. Mary of the Hills.