Obituary of Theresa Watters

WATTERS, Theresa Wilhelmina, 92, died on May 25 at her home surrounded by her loving family and personal aide, Alima Abdoulaye. She was born in Krefeld, Germany February 24, 1921. She was the daughter of Franz and Karoline Defranz. She met and married the love of her life, Jack Watters July 11, 1945. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John J. Watters who died September 19, 1997. She also was predeceased by her brother Reinhardt Defranz, February 20, 2009. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Connolly and her husband Tom, Martha Frank and her husband Arthur, Francine Kern and her husband Karl, and her son Tim Watters and his wife Maura. She has 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren Theresa's family would like to thank her compassionate aide and friend, Alima Abdoulaye, who offered care, support and kindness throughout her care at home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Covenant House, 460 West 41st Street, NY, New York. There will be a funeral mass at Saint Elizabeth's Church, Tuesday, May 28th at 10am in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff.