AUBURN — Theresa L. Lovely, 74, of Livermore Falls, passed away on July 10, at the Hospice House, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on Aug. 15, 1936, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Stacey and Mary Higgins. Theresa graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1954. She married Leo Lovely on July 27, 1957.

She worked as a Avon representative for more than 10 years, but she was primarily a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Theresa enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and providing a wonderful home for her family.

Theresa and Leo are longtime residents of Livermore Falls, but in retirement they divide their time between Livermore Falls and Dade City, Fla.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Leo; daughter, Janice Butler and husband, Steve; son, Marc Lovely; grandchildren, Kristine and Brian; sisters, Colleen Stevens and Alice Glidden and her husband, Lowell; brother, Roger Higgins and his wife, Leona; many loving in-laws; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Anna Marie Kehoe, and husband, Walter; and brother-in-law, Delbert Stevens.

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