Theresa 'Terry' Jaillet

Theresa 'Terry' Jaillet, 76, of Gardner Massachusetts, died peacefully on January 27, 2022 at the Gardner Rehab & Nursing Center in Gardner Ma. after a sudden courageous battle with cancer.

Terry was born in Gardner Ma. on September 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Boucher) Bosselait. She was a graduate of the Gardner (MA) High School and married John Francis Jaillet soon after graduation. Eventually they made their home in Jaffrey New Hampshire (NH) where they raised their children. Terry was employed by multiple companies in the area and made numerous friends throughout her time at each. Terry was also active with their neighbors and enjoyed spending her time away from work with them.

In her free time, Terry enjoyed being active in her church such as singing in the choir, assisting in the Christmas fundraising events, including knitting items for babies and their families. Terry was also active in her residential complex including attending bingo and volunteering to be a member of the resident council. Terry always enjoyed spending time traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people.

In addition to her parents, Terry was also predeceased by her husband of 34 years, John who died on September 28, 2000.

She is survived by her son Chris, and his wife Pam Jaillet of Amherst, NH, and by her daughter Erika, and her partner Jose Miranda of Gardner MA, as well as by her 3 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. She also leaves behind her 3 brothers, Paul Bosselait of Las Cruces, NM, George Bosselait of Indianapolis, IN, and Joseph Bosselait of Townsend, MA, her 3 sisters, Linda Bosselait of Indianapolis, IN, Dolores Johnson of Loxahatchee, FL, and Mary Blake of Buxton, ME, as well as by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At Terry's request there will be no calling hours or services at this time.
A graveside service will be announced in the spring when she will be buried next to her husband in the Saint Patrick Cemetery in Jaffrey, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on her behalf to Heywood Wakefield Commons Resident Activities Fund, 50 Pine Street, Gardner, MA 01440.