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Teresa M. (Leary) Dempsey Teresa M. (Leary) Dempsey, a longtime resident of Malden passed away on Sunday, February 6, at her home with her loving family by her side. Teresa was born in Newton in 1927. She spent part of her childhood in Somerville before moving to Malden. There she attended Girls Catholic High School and graduated with the class of 1945. She then attended Regis and Staley Colleges where she received her degree in education, and then later received her Masters Degree in Education from Boston State College. She first worked as a teacher in Malden as a substitute for several years before taking a permanent position with St. Catherine's of Genoa in Somerville. She taught first grade and then 8th grade, and then became Principal of the school. Under her leadership, the school became one of 2 K-8 schools in the area accredited by the N.E. Association of Schools and Colleges. She retired from the school in 2002. In 1947, Teresa married her sweetheart, William T. J. Dempsey in St. Josephs Church in Malden. They settled down in Malden to raise their family. Bill and Terry shared nearly 64 wonderful and happy years together. She was both a loving homemaker and an excellent cook. Terry was a dedicated member of the Sacred Hearts Parish where she was a member of the Christian Family Movement, as well as serving as a Eucharistic Minister and a Lector She was also a member of the Linwood Seniors Organization, where she served on the executive board. In years past, she was active with both the Girl Scouts and the Cub Scouts, and was a Past Den Mother. Terry was also a voracious reader. In addition, she was the oldest grandmother ever to complete the Outward Bound Program at Harvard University. Terry is survived by her husband, William T.J. Dempsey of Malden, their children, James M. Dempsey and wife Kim of Malden, Joseph M. Dempsey and wife Beverly of West Orange, NJ, Mary Ann Boari and husband Douglas of Woburn, and Jean M. Perrigo and husband Douglas of Tewksbury, and her grandchildren, Brian, William, Carolyn, Tom, Michael, Anne Marie, Laura, and Mary Beth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah and Mary (Leydon) Leary, and her son William. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21st, in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main Street, Malden, at 10AM. Committal will be private. Visitation will be at Weir - MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, on Sunday, February 20th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Donations in Teresa’s memory may be made to St. Catherine's of Genoa Parish School, 192 Summer Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.
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