Theresa Ann Vellmure

February 10, 1928 - January 7, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Theresa Ann Vellmure. Theresa was born on February 10, 1928 to Frank and Rose Tommony in Bronx New York. She was immensely proud of her 100% Irish heritage. Mom attended Saint Phillip of Nerie School. She later worked for Bell Telephone as a customer service representative. During this time, she met a young soldier at a USO dance. That soldier was Henri Joseph Vellmure. They would have been married 74 years on May 18, 2021. Their years together took them all over the world. From Taiwan to Germany. In Taiwan, the family survived one of the country’s worst Typhoons. While Dad was away on duty, Mom being the strong woman she was, took charge of the household and made sure her family was safe. After Dad retired from the service, they settled in Monmouth County, NJ where Dad worked for Bell Laboratories and Mom for Bambergers/Macys Department stores. After retiring, they moved to southern Florida where they spent 25 years. Mom was highly active in many groups, but she loved being a Doe and working with the ELKs. She loved all the charitable projects they were involved with and became President of her Drove 142. They were some of her happiest times. Due to her husband’s illness, they moved up to Northern Virginia where they would be close to her youngest daughter. Mom’s life was full of many adventures. She and Dad loved to travel and especially enjoyed the many cruises they went on. Unfortunately like many families this past year, Mom developed COVID. As was her personality she fought hard but succumbed to the virus and passed away on January 7, 2021. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 74 years, Henri Vellmure, her daughters Mary Vellmure and Theresa Vellmure Peck (Gary). She had three grandchildren, Craig Thompson, Stephanie Yohey (Matt) and Gregory Peck (Shea). She also leaves behind four great grandchildren, Devin Thompson, Dominic Thompson, Carsyn Yohey and Paxton Yohey. The family has requested that those who wish make a donation in Theresa's honor at https://www.macular.org/about-us