Theresa Boslet

Theresa Boslet, 89, of Nelliston, NY, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 17, 1919, in Little Falls, NY, daughter of the late Carl Lisco and Josephine Servidio Lisco. She lived most of her life in Nelliston and attended local schools. She was of the catholic faith and attended St. James Catholic Church in Fort Plain. In April 1942 she was married to Melvin Boslet who pre-deceased her on August 30, 2002. She was a homemaker all of her life, and a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved sewing and cooking and was accomplished in both. She had a special affection for children and while raising her own, cared for many neighborhood children when their mothers entered the workplace. She especially touched the life of Shirley Boslet Konetzni of Norfolk, VA who always considered her a second mother. Theresa had a keen wit and a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Christy of Nelliston, and Deborah Koelbl of Sharon Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Diane Boslet of Palatine Bridge; three granddaughters, Teresa Anne Christy of Nelliston, Dara Michael Hayes of Concord, NC and Abigail Boslet of Palatine Bridge; two grandsons, Ambrose Leah Schaffer of Canajoharie and Aristotle Boslet of Palatine Bridge; two great granddaughters Claire Hayes and Aleah Schaffer. Also; one sister, Caroline Waghorn of Herkimer; two brothers, Nick Lisco of Schenectady and Joseph Lisco of Fort Plain; one sister-in-law, Cornelia Lisco of Scotia; several nieces, nephews and a best friend, Mary Whitford, of Canajoharie. She was predeceased by one sister, Mildred Doyle of Richmond, VA and two brothers, Frank Lisco of Fort Plain and Leonard Lisco of Richmond, VA. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery in the spring. There are no calling hours. The family would like to thank the hospice staff, especially Laura and Robin, for their loving care and kindness. Also, a special heartfelt thanks to friends, Henrietta and Bob, for their continued devotion during her illness. Memorial contributions may be sent in Theresa's memory to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317.