Hudson – Anne L. (Temple) Gjeltema, 87, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Aug. 24, 2019 at Coleman House in Northborough after a period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 66 years, Peter, who predeceased her in October 2018.
Anne was born in Marlborough on Aug. 28, 1931, daughter of the late David L. and Velma T. (Farley) Temple. She was raised in Marlborough where she graduated from high school in the class of 1948, and shortly thereafter moved to Hudson. She married Peter Gjeltema, and she then relocated to Albuquerque, N.M. from 1952 until 1955, while he served his nation in the United States Air Force.
Anne worked for many years as an AT&T switchboard operator; followed by various Executive Assistant positions, before retiring from Data Checker/DTS.
Anne enjoyed many hobbies including baking, reading and sewing. She and Peter enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and the United States; wintering on Long Boat Key, Fla., and summering at their cottage on Lake Boon. She very much enjoyed spending time with the girls in “Club,” her ladies’ group, that faithfully met every other Wednesday for nearly 60 years. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, and especially with her five grandchildren, who she adored.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Elaine B. Gjeltema of Hudson; her son, Paul D. Gjeltema and his wife Carol Ann of Stow; her sister, Patricia Sawyer and her husband Carl; five grandchildren, Peter, F. Zachary, Samantha, Jonathan, and Jesse Gjeltema; a special nephew, Roger E. Temple; her lifelong best-friends, Jeanne Blackman, Jerry Johnson, and June Coolidge; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Roger A. and David L. Temple Jr., and two infant sisters.
A celebration of her life was held Aug. 30, followed by interment in the Hudson Forestvale Cemetery. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter, Attention: Donations, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.
