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PAATSCH, Teresa Janine Maree

Born Saturday May 19, 1956. Passed away Wednesday June 15, 2022.


Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health surrounded by her family.

Dearly loved daughter of Maris and Noel Paatsch (both dec). Loved special sister and sister-in-law of Noel and Anne (dec), Faye and Merv Brunt (both dec), Alwyn (dec), Eddie and Jenny (dec), Margaret and Max McCarthy, Mary Lang, Patricia and Gordon Thompson, and Michael (dec).

Dearly loved Auntie to all her nieces and nephews.

Our special angel back now with Mum and Dad.

Funeral notice


Service

Wednesday June 22, 2022

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Teresa Janine Maree Paatsch will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac, on Wednesday June 22 2022, commencing at 1.00 p.m.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those who are unable to attend, click here to view the live stream.

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  1. Beautiful Heartfelt Service For Teresa ...... Love To All
    Marlene Weir

    Marlene Weir

    June 22, 2022 2:23 pm

  2. To Trish & Gordon & Family ... Mary & Families & All Of The Paatsch Family .... It was my absolute pleasure & delight in knowing Teresa ... she always surprised me with her wit ....another beautiful soul is gone but will live on forever in our hearts & minds. Wonderful Memories To Always Treasure.
    Sincere Sympathy To All.
    Love Marlene & Keith Weir & Family

    Marlene Weir

    June 22, 2022 1:02 pm

  3. Teresa you were my special little lady. I have such beautiful memories of the time we spent together knitting, doing jigsaw puzzles and listening to music. I don’t think I have ever heard anyone sing “She’ll be coming round the mountain” as good as you did.
    May you Rest In Peace

    Faye Dunn

    Faye Dunn

    June 22, 2022 6:22 am

  4. To my Godmother,
    Thank you for all the wonderful memories, you will forever hold a place in our hearts.
    Craig

    Craig Lang

    June 22, 2022 5:41 am

  5. Out thoughts and prayers are with all Teresa’s family.
    We are sorry that we cannot attend the celebration of Teresa’s life on Wednesday.
    May she Rest In Peace.
    John and Denise Paatsch.

    Denise Paatsch

    June 21, 2022 4:36 pm

  6. Loving thoughts and sympathy are sent to my Paatsch family cousins are they farewell their Angel Teresa as she joins her Mum and Dad and all the angels in heaven. Veronica Inglis

    Veronica Inglis

    June 21, 2022 9:50 am

  7. Deepest sympathy to Mary and all Teresa’s family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. What the heart has once known It shall never forget. Love Barbara ❤️

    Barbara Prascevic

    June 20, 2022 9:24 pm

  8. To dear Mary and family, our deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Teresa. Love from the Coghill family.

    Geoff And Carol Coghill

    June 20, 2022 8:24 pm

  9. Thinking of you all on the passing of your beautiful Theresa.
    Deepest sympathy to you. Deb and Frank

    Deb Park

    June 20, 2022 6:53 pm

  10. Deepest sympathy to all of Teresa’s family friends and cares , l was given the pleasure of getting to know Teresa and her family earlier this year … a life lived to the fullest … rest easy know Tree … sending lots of love….🙏💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

    Jo costello

    Joanne Costello

    June 20, 2022 12:15 pm

  11. Our deepest sympathy goes to Mary, Margaret and entire Paatsch family's . Teresa love of music and dance will always be remembered, Reunited with your Mum, Dad and family members.
    Kaye and Graham Burrell

    Kaye Burrell

    June 20, 2022 8:27 am

  12. Rest peacefully Terese , deepest sympathy to Mary Marg and families

    Alice Doyle

    June 18, 2022 11:41 pm

  13. Dear Mary and all the Paatsch Family Deepest sympathy on the passing of Terese Frank loved playing for those Special Birthdays A Special Little Lady k

    Joan Lawrence And Family

    June 18, 2022 9:14 pm

  14. Dear Teresa you were such a beautiful person and loved by many. I Will always remember the jokes as used to share. You are now at peace with your Mum & Dad and other family members. You will be sadly missed.
    All my love June.

    June Membery

    June 18, 2022 7:59 pm

  15. Dear Paatsch family, deepest sympathy to you all on the recent death of your loved baby sister Teresa.She was a beautiful daughter, sister and aunty within your family and she will always be remembered fondly by your family.Teresa loved her music and dancing which she can continue to enjoy up in heaven.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.Lots of love to you Teresa from The Nolan’s 🙏💐💕💋

    Bernadette Nolan

    June 18, 2022 5:37 pm

  16. Teresa the beautiful little lady.
    You’re free now with your Mum, Dad and the Angels.
    You will be missed.
    Good Bye & RIP.😔

    Joyce Stringer

    June 18, 2022 4:17 pm

  17. My deepest and sincere sympathy to all the Paatsch family.
    I have such fond memories of Teresa from the Colac Day Training Centre days, a very special lady who always spoke to me.
    May Teresa Rest In Peace.
    Love Amy Cole 💞

    Amelia Cole

    June 18, 2022 2:30 pm

  18. TERESA YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE! ALL YOUR LOVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS? SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES WE HAVE HAD WITH YOU.REST IN PEACE NOW.🙏🙏

    CLARE AND TREVOR CARR AND FAMILY.

    June 18, 2022 7:30 am

  19. Our Dear Teresa (Tree)
    You may of only been a very little lady but you have always been a big part in our lives. We have been so blessed to have shared many lovely times. I am sure all of our family members will have music ,dancing & jigsaws & open arms for you. We are all better people for having you share your life with us.
    Rest In Peace Tree
    All our love always Jeanette, Simon, Jack & Meghan xxxx

    JEANETTE BRUMBY

    June 17, 2022 10:05 pm