Alma (Theriault) Albert

Alma Albert, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Apple Rehab. in Colchester, CT, where she had been recently residing. Her beloved family was attentively by her side. Alma was 83 years old. She was born on February 26, 1941, in Ft. Kent, ME, a daughter of the late Baptiste and Eva (Plourde) Theriault. Alma married her beloved husband, Philip Louis Albert on August 8, 1961. The couple settled in Colchester where they made their home and raised their family. Alma was a very proud homemaker, caring for her family and home where friends were welcomed like family. Alma enjoyed visiting with ladies in the area as the Avon representative for over 40 years. As a devout Catholic, Alma was a parishioner at St. Andrew Church in Colchester. She had a caring and generous heart and she showered her love on others. Alma was known to use her talent at crochet and knitting by making blankets and other items for cancer patients. She will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by her husband of 62 years, Philip. Her children and their spouses, Janet (Roger) Kizer, Carl (Laurie) Albert, and Gary(Jim) Albert. Her grandchildren, Michael Hutchins and Karen (Phil) Powers. Her great grandchildren, Rileyann Solomon, Ella and James Powers. Her siblings, Sylvia Colson, Ida Clavete, Amanda Bouley, Aurel Theriault and Joel Theriault and many extended family members and friends. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her brother, Sylvio Theriault. Calling hours will be held at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester on Thursday April 11, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will take place the following day, Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10 AM, directly at the St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue Colchester, CT. Burial will follow in New St. Andrew’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alma’s memory may be made to the Colchester Hayward Fire Company, 52 Old Hartford Rd Colchester, CT 06415. For online memorials and condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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