ALEKNA, THERESA L. (TOOMEY) of South Boston, August 29, 2010, after a wonderful life and a long illness. Cherished wife of Norman J. Beloved mother of Patti and her husband Deeb Salem, Jean, Tracy and her husband Brian Driscoll, John and his wife Norma Alekna.Her homes were always filled with people, joy and laughter. Adored grandmother of Deeb and his wife Lauren, Jennifer, Anthony Michael, Emily, Mark, Brenna, J. Barry, John, Norman Cameron,Allison, Cornelius, Tess, Nicole and her husband Jimmy and great grandson Kekoa. Loved by her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Doris Lynch. Pre-deceased by 9 brothers & sisters.Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hour at the Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Wednesday, 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Thursday,Sept. 2, at 10:30 AM. Interment, Mass National Cemetery, Bourne. Donations may be made in Theresa's Memory to the Marian Manor, 130 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127 or Tufts Medical Center, % The Development Office, 750 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.