Theresa Boutillier Singer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Visiting hours are Saturday, March 23rd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  A Memorial Mass and celebration of her life will be held at a future date; with details pending.

Theresa was a long-time resident of South Orange, NJ and then spent time in Hillsborough, NC and Charlottesville, VA before returning to the Garden State.  She was the seventh of nine children born to Francis and Sarah Boutillier, and the mother of ten with the predeceased Henry Singer.  She was born 96 years ago in Newark, NJ on September 8, 1927.

She received her RN at Saint Vincent's Hospital in NYC through the Cadet Corps program, and then served as a registered nurse in numerous capacities. She culminated her career as the creator and first Director of Homecare at Saint Barnabus Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. Theresa's love of learning led to a Bachelor's degree in Medical Anthropology from Upsala College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Theresa loved classical music and the arts, reading, gourmet cooking, playing bridge and travel, but most of all spending time with her beloved children, 25 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.  She treasured the friendships she made through her Bridge Club, and travel throughout the world, including Russia, Canada, Europe, and Asia. She especially enjoyed fun times with her family and her dearly loved dogs.

Theresa was predeceased by all her siblings and her son Robert. She is survived by her children Gregory, Virginia, Peter, John, Nancy, Theresa, Henry, Jr., Stephanie, and Kenneth.  Her love for them, their spouses and families was boundless. She was a woman of kindness, grace, dignity, compassion, great beauty inside and out, and an inspiration to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Theresa's honor to Women And Families Ascending Association (W.A.F.A.A).