Theresa Marie Gustus

LISBON – Theresa “Terry” (Ouellette) Gustus, 56, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully at Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Auburn on Feb. 23, 2022, with her husband and children by her side following a long battle with a rare lung disease.

She was born in Lewiston on Jan. 19, 1966, daughter of the late Maurice and Noella (Pelletier) Ouellette. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1984.

Terry married her soulmate, Rory Gustus on June 23, 1984. They raised their family in Sabattus. She was well known in the community while working as office manager of NMC Home Care.

Her biggest joys in life were her family. Her granddaughters were her world, and she also had a special bond with her great niece Kinsley Gustus. She loved all animals, especially her pets, Missy and Precious. Terry personified love and always showed empathy towards anyone who crossed her path. She loved to cook and was always the first to offer a meal to anyone in need. She made sure that no one left her home hungry. Her legacy will be how she instilled in her children and grandchildren the gift of compassion for others.

She is survived by her husband, Rory Gustus; daughter, Jennifer Pedersen and husband Ben, son, Joseph Gustus and girlfriend Desirae Cyr; granddaughters Kayleigh and Payten Pedersen; sisters Diane Madore and husband Roland, Linda Goulet, Tammy Grondin and husband Mark, sisters-in-law Regina Dagneau, Cindy Stevens and husband Howard, Linda Gustus; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

She is predeceased by her parents; sisters-in-law Donna Pratte, Judy Scott, brothers-in-law Bert Goulet, Ricky Gustus; nephews Michael Goulet, Cameron Madore, Nathan Pratte and niece, Katrina Pratte.

Visitation will take place at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston on Friday, March 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held the following day, Saturday March 5 at 11 a.m., located at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.

Theresa Marie Gustus