Theresa Puntini, 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 after a short period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Louis H. Nystrom and Catherine (Mahon) Nystrom. She was born and raised in Waltham, MA where she graduated from Waltham High School in 1952. Within a few years she met and married Albert Puntini, moved to his hometown of Ashland, MA where she raised her family and lived for the remainder of her life.

Terry is survived by sons; Richard Puntini and John Puntini of Ashland, granddaughter, Adrianna Puntini, sister, Carol Borglund of Marlborough, sister-in-law, Eileene Nystrom of Woodridge, IL, and many loving nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces.  She was preceded in death by husband Albert Puntini in 2001 and brother Louis M. Nystrom.

Terry was employed for many years by Digital Corp. in Marlborough, MA, After her retirement, she enjoyed working part-time with friends at Post Road Carpet, up until she was 79 years old.


Terry was an avid reader, loved country western music, but especially enjoyed spending summers with her ever expanding family on Cape Cod.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 14th at 11:00a.m. in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St Ashland, MA with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery  in Ashland  MA. Calling hours will be held Sat from 9:00am-11:00am prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Salvation Army.