SANFORD — Theresa M. Chevalier, 89, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a brief illness.

Theresa was born on July 16, 1926, one of 13 children born to the late Edmund and Cedulie (Provencher) Chevalier. She grew up in Sanford, where she attended local schools, graduating from St. Ignatius High School.

During her working life she was employed at Universal Shoe, York Heel and finally at Sprague Electric, where she stayed for many years until her retirement.

Theresa loved life and enjoyed reading, crafts and crocheting. She was a devout Catholic and had been a communicant of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish. She was also a Girl Scout leader and a Lady of St. Anne.

She never had any children, but she developed very close relationships with her nieces and nephews, who she loved as if they were her own. Theresa will be remembered as a kind and caring sister, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Theresa is preceded in death by: her parents; and by 11 siblings, Robert, Leo, Lucille, Armand, Laurette, Alma, Rita, Lawrence, Richard, Cecile, and George.

She is survived by: her brother, Raoul Chevalier and his wife Jeanette; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main St. in Springvale. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, located on North Avenue in Sanford. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford- Springvale.

To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.