Wilder, VT- Theresa M. Bellavance, 60, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Lebanon Center Genesis in Lebanon, NH, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Theresa was born October 14, 1959 in Lebanon, NH, a daughter of Roland and Barbara (LaBelle) Bellavance. She graduated from Hartford High School in White River Junction, VT class of 1977. She obtained an Associates Degree from Champlain College and went to work as a court stenographer in White River Junction and throughout the state. She was married to Eric Bayerle in 1985; they spent many good years together, later divorcing. Theresa also worked as a secretary for Peter Welch Esq.  and later for Kevin Griffin Esq. Theresa was last employed by Dartmouth College in data entry until she needed to retire due to her illness.

In her younger years Theresa enjoyed bowling, going for long motorcycle rides and camping. She was a BINGO fanatic and loved the fellowship and community of church. Theresa loved animals, especially her cat, Pacer.

Theresa is predeceased by her father Roland J. Bellavance.

She is survived by a daughter Kayci L. (Bayerle) Searle and her husband Matt of White River Junction; mother, Barbara Bellavance of Wilder; sisters, Debra Tripp Bellavance of Quechee and Mary Clifford of Wilder,  brothers Jason Bellavance and his partner Pam of Norwich, VT and Anthony Bellavance and his partner Heidi of Wilder; three nieces; and two nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 2-4pm Sunday, February 23 at Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction, VT. Condolences to Theresa's family may be expressed in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com .

Memorial contributions may be made to: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132 or to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.