M. Theresa

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M. Theresa (Terry) Orr

M. Theresa “Terry” Orr, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home in Fort Myers, Florida, on October 30, 2026, with her family by her side.

Terry was born on December 17, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, to Philip and Tina Peters. She graduated from Portland High School in 1954 and went on to attend Westbrook College before graduating from the Mercy Hospital School of X-Ray Technology.

In 1957, Terry married the love of her life, Stuart Orr. Together, they shared 69 years of marriage and made their home in South Portland, Maine, where they raised their family and built a life filled with love and shared interests.

Terry began her career as an X-ray technician at Mercy Hospital and later worked at Westbrook Hospital. After having children, she chose to stay home to raise her family, a role she treasured. She later returned to the workforce, spending 16 years in the Medical Underwriting Department at Equifax.

A natural caretaker, Terry was known for her sweet and kind nature and deep empathy for others. She had a special way of making people feel loved and cared for. Her family was always at the center of her life, and her kindness and compassion touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Terry was active in her community, serving on city boards in South Portland and participating in the South Portland Taxpayers Association. She was also creative and talented, enjoying cooking, baking, decorating cakes for birthdays and weddings, and creating beautiful floral arrangements for family and friends. She especially loved music and singing, and her enthusiasm for Christmas carols was something her family will always remember.

Terry and Stuart shared a lifelong love of dancing and continued to enjoy it together throughout their marriage. She also loved tennis, a sport she played for many years. After Stuart retired in 1997, they began spending winters in Florida to be closer to their daughter Penny. Terry and Penny enjoyed playing tennis together, and Terry continued playing well into her eighties.

Terry will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her caring heart, her devotion to her family, and the love she gave so freely to others. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and in the many lives she touched.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Stuart; her three children, Michael and his wife, Kim, Penny and her husband, John Wiersma, and Steven and his wife, Kimberly; her grandchildren, Natalie Orr and Logan Orr; and her niece, Sherry Slack.

She was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Tina Peters; her sister, Beverly; and her brother-in-law, Richard Slack.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, Maine 04106. A private graveside service will immediately follow.