Theresa L. Bankowski

Theresa L. (Rochon) Bankowski, 90, of Melbourne Beach, FL, formerly of East Templeton, MA, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Born on July 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Doris Rochon.

Theresa will be dearly missed by her seven children; Nancy Barrieau, David Bankowski, Lawrence Bankowski and his wife Louann, Gerald Bankowski and his wife Renay, Ricky Bankowski and his wife Melissa, Judy Ryan and Karen Bankowski; her twelve grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Theresa was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Henry J. Bankowski; sister Beverly Minnis; granddaughter Kimberly Rice; and grandson David Bankowski.

Theresa’s life’s work was being a homemaker and caring for her family. She also worked as a volunteer at Holmes Regional Hospital for several years. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, entertaining, fishing, dancing, sewing, gardening, and doing her puzzles.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 25 Lake Street, Templeton, MA. Burial will be private.

Calling Hours will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Templeton Food Pantry, PO Box 189, Templeton, MA 01468. Please reference in memory of Theresa L. Bankowski.