Theresa Elaine Hallett of Hartly, Delaware passed away January 3, 2026, from a battle with cancer.

Theresa’s spiritual beliefs were a cornerstone of her life.  Her fellowship with family and friends were ever present in her devotion to God.  Theresa is fondly remembered for her ability to connect and make a friend out of a stranger.

Theresa fondest memories were from her childhood having grown up on a farm in Wheelock, Vermont.  She moved to Northfield, Massachusetts where she met her husband, Charles G. Hallett. Together, they started a family and moved to Delaware for Charles’ work with General Foods.

Theresa loved being a volunteer at Kent General Hospital for 28 years.

Theresa’s love of music was evident by performing as a member of the Delaware Choral Society and as a member of her church choirs at Woodside UMC and Hartly UMC.  She supported her children’s musical aspirations as a member of Dover High School band and chorus booster clubs.

Theresa is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles G. Hallett, son Jeffrey C. Hallett, parents Vern and Hannah Playful, and brothers, Raymond and Robert Burnor.

Theresa is survived by her sons, Scott and his wife Glenda, Peter and his wife Colleen, and Gregory, five grandchildren, Aaron, Shannon, Heather, Tierney, and Trapper, and two great-grandchildren, Brody and Charlotte.

The family would like to extend their gratitude for the love and support shown by the community, especially Sue Gray and Dawn Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Theresa’s name to Woodside United Methodist Church, 1407 Main Street, Woodside, DE  19980.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Woodside United Methodist Church, 1407 Main Street, Woodside, Delaware.  Burial will be in Orange, Massachusetts in the spring.