Theresa (Duquette) Staves, 92, of Tolland, beloved wife of the late Gerard O. Staves, passed away peacefully October 20, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Southbridge, MA, the daughter of the late Armand and Florida (Lavallee) Duquette. She is survived by her 5 sons, Gerard and Brenda Staves of Windsor Locks; Frank and Susan Staves of West Springfield MA; Mark and Jo-Ann (DiMauro) Staves of Old Lyme; Paul Staves and Jeannie Dionne of Putnam; and Roger Staves and Tomma Striowsky of Germany. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and her sister, Louise and William Beaudry of Southbridge, MA, Anita Tetreault of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and her parents she was predeceased by her brothers, Arthur and Victor Duquette. Theresa was a wonderful woman. She was a devoted wife and an adoring mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She retired from Hamilton Standard, division of UTC. She was a founding member of St. Matthew's Church in Tolland. She was a member of the Couples Club, the Director of Religious Education, Eucharistic Minister, as well as working the annual Frosty Bazaar. She was a member of the Tolland Senior Center. Theresa loved her family and she enjoyed life, she will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 4-7pm at the Tolland Memorial Funeral Home 375 Merrow Rd Tolland, CT 06084. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Matthew's Church in Tolland at 10am on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Burial will follow directly at St. Bernard's Cemetery Kingsbury Rd. in Vernon. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made in Theresa's name to St. Matthews Church. For online condolences please visit http://www.pietrasfuneralhome.com/