D'Attilio, Theresa, 81, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29th at Life Care Center of Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine (Pritchett) Sullivan. Theresa was born and raised in Newton, MA, the youngest of sixteen children. After graduating from high school, she married and had five children. She spent her life raising her children, helping the elderly enjoying her love for animals. She had a great love for her grandchildren. She loved long walks and enjoying nature. Theresa is survived by her children; Thomas and his wife Anette Howes of CA, Maryann Burns of Plymouth, Robert and his wife Cindy Howes of NC and Gerard Howes of Wrentham. She was preceded in death by her son Richard McDonald. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren; Patrick, Heather, James, Erin, Lauren, Brittany, Taylor, Amanda and Christopher. She also leaves behind her brother, Thomas Sullivan of MA. She sadly leaves behind her cat, Miss Grey. She is also survived by hundreds of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements will be under the care of the Bartlett Funeral Home, 338 Court Street. Funeral services will be private at the family's request. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Theresa's memory to the MSPCA at www.mscpa.org or 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130