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Theresa Ann Donohue Delling

Theresa Ann Donohue Delling, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at The Seabrook of Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Terry was born July 5, 1933, in San Francisco, Calif. She and her parents, John and Marjory Donohue, and sister, Mary, lived in New York, N.Y., and later settled permanently in Grosse Pointe.

She attended Grosse Pointe High School, where she had a vast array of friends with whom she remained close throughout her entire life. There she also met her husband of 60 years, Bill Delling.

Terry and Bill and their children, Pam and Chris, ultimately settled in Grosse Pointe Woods, where she was active in tennis, the St. Paul Catholic Church choir, bridge clubs, investment clubs and many other things that allowed her to continue to build strong relationships in the community. They also had a home in Good Hart, where the family enjoyed many wonderful times year-round.

Terry and Bill eventually followed their dream and moved to Hilton Head, S.C., where again they built a strong network of friends who shared their love of tennis, golf, the ocean and all the other amenities offered. In Hilton Head, Terry was active with The Bargain Box, Arts Center of Costal Carolina, The Herb Society of Hilton Head and Hilton Head Humane Association.

Known for being outgoing, social and committed to friends and family, she will be deeply missed by many.

William Delling preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Delling Swenk (Kirk); son, Chris Delling (Connie); grandchildren, Elizabeth Swenk, Patrick Delling and Brian Delling; sister, Mary Toal; nieces, Stacy Stanecki and Maureen Franklin; and nephew, Matthew Toal.

Celebrations of Life are planned for South Carolina and Michigan.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Bargain Box, 546 William Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 or The Neighborhood Club, 17150 Waterloo St., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.