Theresa Ann Gavin

Theresa Ann Gavin, 73 years old of Philadelphia, PA passed away on December 6, 2023.

She was born in Philadelphia in May of 1950 to Joseph and Sophie Markocki. Theresa attended Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, went on to earn her college degree in Business Administration, and later to work for the School District of Philadelphia.

Theresa is survived by her beloved children Ed Tygh, daughter in law Karen, Brian Tygh, daughter in law Melissa, and LeeAnn Gavin as well as her adored grandchildren, Janielle, Lauren, and Gavin and her cherished great grandchildren Cole Matthew, Vada Rose, and Leia Rose. In addition to her immediate family, Theresa is survived by many other relatives and close friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sophie, as well as her brothers Joseph and John and her sister Joanie.

Please join the Gavin family on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Delaware Valley Cremation Center, 7350 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 for a gathering of remembrance in honoring and celebrating Theresa’s life. A viewing for her will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm with brief family sharing beginning at 7:00 pm and time for refreshments and fellowship afterwards, until 9:00 pm. Theresa's family will be accessible to receive the loving comfort of your condolences, remembrances and support throughout the evening.

“And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy.” - Khalil Gilbran

Letting Go-

Letting go should be so easy…

Just close the door, turn around, walk away

Shut my eyes, say goodbye, and end the day.

Letting go is not so easy

It’s never to hear your voice again

Except sometimes at night.

It’s knowing that no matter what

I’ll never make it right.

Letting go takes time…

To convince myself that part of me

Is forever gone.

To really believe my life has changed

That I must now move on.

Letting go will come…

I will open up to a new direction 

Fully knowing the cost 

While the emptiness inside myself 

Reminds me of what I’ve lost.

Letting go is not disloyal…

I will never forget your life, or mine

Where you played a part

It will simply be a new beginning

That you will help me start.