Obituary of Theresa Annette Sabattis

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Theresa "Terri" Annette (Bobbie) Sabattis announces her passing on Sunday November 25, 2018 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Born in Springhill, NS, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Sabine) Whyte. In addition to her parents, Theresa was predeceased by her husband Alfred Sabattis; her daughter Wendy Sabattis; granddaughter Jayde Marie Black-Sabattis; faithful companion and best fur friend Biscuit Louise; brothers Harry and Edward. Theresa is survived by daughters Chief Shelley Sabattis (Joe), Sheri-Lynn Sabattis, and Erin Annette Sabattis (Mike); sons Stephen Sabattis (Bobaloo) and Nikia Sabattis (Amanda); chosen son Chad Paul; a sister Mary Pederson; brothers Tom Whyte (Dave) and Stephen Whyte; 24 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; companions Missy and Muwin; several cousins, Godchildren, nieces and nephews as well as her family at Dalhousie University where she taught for 22 years. She was a proud and active member of the Oromocto First Nation. Visitation will be held at 6 Wel-A-Mook-Took Street, Oromocto, NB on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM with Father Charles Udeh as celebrant. Donations in Theresa’s memory can be made to Hospice House Fredericton or Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.