Therese M. O'Rourke of Ghent, passed away peacefully June 29, 2014 at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington, Ma.. Terry was born in NYC on November 3, 1927 to Thomas A. and Mary E. Porter. Terry was a graduate of Grace Business Institute in Manhattan and worked for a number of legal firms in the Albany area before returning to work in Chatham at Connor, Curran, Connor, Flint and Schram. She also worked for Albert Callan at the Chatham Courier. Terry considered Albert and his wife Ginny dear friends. Terry retired from Berkshire Farm Center where she worked for Dr. James Bell, with whom she shared a mutual respect. In retirement Terry continued to work as a secretary for the Town of Ghent Planning and Zoning Boards as well as the Deputy Town Clerk. Terry was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church. Terry was known to her family and many friends as a strong woman. Although she accomplished much in her life, she was most proud of raising her five children on her own. Terry is survived by her children and their spouses, Kevin (Juanita) O'Rourke, Dan (Annie) O'Rourke, Michele (John) Kraham and Brian (Sadie) O'Rourke. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Alicia, Shana, Sarah, Zachary, Kathryn ,Rachel, Rebekah, Ryan, Michaela, Sean, Alexa, Caden , Kiera and four great grandchildren. In addition, Terry is survived by her always supportive brother in laws, James and Joseph O'Rourke. Terry was predeceased by her beloved son, Rory, and adored granddaughter Meghan Kraham. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 7th at 10:00am at St. James Roman Catholic Church, burial to follow at Ghent Union Cemetery. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the Meghan N. Kraham Scholarship Fund, c/o Kinderhook Bank, Chatham, NY 12037. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com