Theresa A. Gomes, 64
Dateline: Attleboro, MA
Theresa A. (Fogerty) Gomes, age 64, of Attleboro and Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Norton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.
Terrie was the beloved wife of former Norton Fire Chief Richard J. Gomes, to whom she was wed on May 28, 1977 and the devoted mother of Andrew Gomes and his wife Sarah of Attleboro, Stacey Gomes and partner Evan Meyer of Cincinnati OH and the cherished grandmother of Morgan and Colton Gomes.
Born in Newton, MA on August 29, 1955, she was a loving daughter of the late Paul D. Fogerty Sr. and late MaryEllen (Fontannay) Shaughnessy
Terrie spent her early years as a resident of New Hampshire before moving to Norton when entering high school. She was a1973 Graduate of Norton High School where she received the Award of Daughters of the American Revolution and was a majorette captain. She futured her education and was a Graduate of Bristol Community College with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Terrie was hired as a Social Services Director at the former Paul A. Dever State School in Taunton until leaving to have children and be a fulltime homemaker. She was active in her children’s educational lives volunteering in the schools.
When returning to work she was employed as an Educational Assistant, working with children with special needs, at Easton Pubic Schools and later the JC Solmonese Elementary School in Norton. She took great interest and pride in following the achievements of her past students over years.
In 2004 a serious cancer diagnosis and treatment forced her to retire from the profession she loved. Terrie embraced the symbol of the butterfly as a source of hope, change, endurance and life.
Terrie, with a few friends, organized the Norton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was a passionate animal lover especially for her horse and dogs. She was devastated by the recent loss of Guinness, her Maltese Yorkie. Her other interests included Olympic Figure Skating and The Boston Red Sox. She very much enjoyed family gatherings and holidays.
She was loved by many and kept a number of close special relationships. Following her husband’s retirement, they were seasonal residents of Florida, where she was in the weaving, knitting, sewing clubs and other social activities.
Terrie’s greatest loves were her children and grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews. Her family will always miss her for her love and kindness.
In addition to her husband, children and grandchildren, she is survived by siblings Paul D. Fogerty Jr., John Fogerty, Thomas Fogerty, David Fogerty, Barbara Olivieri, Frank Fogerty, Randy Fogerty, and Kevin Shaughnessy. She was also the sister of the late James Fogerty.
A private graveside funeral service will be held at the Norton Common Cemetery in Norton and visiting hours have been omitted.
A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donation in Terrie’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Boston MA (JDRF.org)
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com