Gerard Theodore “Teddy “Tholen, born and raised in Everett, MA, passed peacefully after a short battle with lung cancer on Friday, May 19th 2023. He had just celebrated his 66th birthday. Teddy was a carpet installer for 40 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Caring son of the late John H. and Theresa H. (White) of Everett, Loyal life partner to Kim M. Portalla of Revere. Doting father to Tanya M. Michaud and husband Michael R. Michaud of Methuen, and loving papa to Samantha R. and Michaela J. Supportive brother to John Tholen of Malden, Terri Tholen of Wakefield, Steven Tholen of Everett, and the late Michael Tholen and Elaine Pace. Proud uncle to multiple nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. In lieu of funeral services, a celebration of Teddy’s life will be held on Sunday, July, 23rd from 12- 4pm at the AmericanLegion in Woburn (194 Lexington St). Family and friends are invited to attend to remember and honor the life of this wonderful man.