Therese Laura Naslund

Therese Laura (Larence) Naslund, 82, of Solomon Street, Attleboro, died on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro following a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Richard Leroy Naslund to whom she was married on August 11, 1956 and who died on August 28, 2012. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in the family home on August 9, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Edgar J. and Beatrice M. (Varrieur) Larence. She was a resident of Pawtucket where she was raised and educated until moving to Attleboro in 1960. She was a devoted and dedicated homemaker to her family. Mrs. Naslund attended St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Attleboro. Prior to her marriage, she was employed at a fabric company in Pawtucket. Mrs. Naslund enjoyed knitting, cross stitching and solving crossword puzzles. She was a member of numerous Native American Indian organizations. She will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family. Mrs. Naslund leaves three children: Bruce E. Naslund and his wife, Geraldine L. "Gerrie" (Gautieri) Naslund, of Attleboro; Pamela M. Folan and her husband, Robert Folan, Sr., of Attleboro and Brian A. Naslund of Attleboro; four grandchildren: Robert Folan, Jr. and his wife, Pamela Folan, of Windham, New Hampshire; Heather Folan of Attleboro; Erik Naslund of the Brighton section of Boston and Kayla Naslund of Attleboro; a great grandchild: Isabel M. Folan of Windham, New Hampshire; a brother: Bertrand Larence in New Mexico; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She was the sister of the late Claire Malo. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral immediately following visitation on Thursday, November 29,2012 at 5:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Victor Chaupetta, M.S. of the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, Park Street, Attleboro, officiating. Burial will be private in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Children's room available during visitation and the funeral. Following funeral services on Thursday afternoon, November 29, 2012 an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship, refreshments and remembrance at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit the American Heart and Lung Association. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.