Theresa Courchaine

Groton — Theresa “Terry” M. Courchaine, 74, of Noank, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018.

Theresa was born on Aug. 4, 1944 to Joseph and Annabell (Hill) Courchaine who predeceased her.

Terry grew up in Noank and was a proud “Noanker.” She graduated from Fitch Senior High School in 1962. Terry ran a house-cleaning service for over 40 years where she not only cleaned homes but nurtured the people within.

She was an avid NASCAR and Jimmy Johnson fan, enjoyed UConn basketball and was a talented gardener.

Terry is survived by her daughter, Diana D. Hutchinson of Mystic; and her son, Duane Dunphy and his fiancée, Paula Doiron, of New London. Known to her grandchildren as “Bamy,” she is survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Heather Lynn Dunphy and her boyfriend, Manny Figueroa and Heather’s son, Zachary “Z-Man” Andrews; Brittney Voss and her husband, Eric, of New Haven; Roxanna C. Hutchinson and her son, Braylen Wayne Perkins; and Trevor J. Hutchinson and his boyfriend, Shane Huey.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ann; and nephew, Brent Hawkey, who died in May of 2017.

Her family will greet relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic. A celebration of life will immediately follow at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be private for the family.

Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the David J. Yellen Memorial Golf Tournament, 23 Quail Court, Windsor Locks, CT 06096.