In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Eleanor Dooley, SSJ of Holyoke and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Kathleen Relihan of Springfield and Eileen Tobin of Holyoke. She served as Mistress of Novices for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River for 16 years and also as Director of Education for the Community. She didnt always believe in her own goodness and kindness even as she affirmed and championed the goodness in others. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Joyce Keevan, CSJ, also known as Sister Ann Patrick, who died peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023. In addition to her Sisters in Community Sister Ruth is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews. She received a Masters degree in applied science from American International College, Springfield and a Masters degree in religious education from Boston College. Sister was graduated from Mt. . St. Mary's Hospital (now St. Mary's Healthcare) located in Amsterdam, New York, was opened in 1903, and Sisters of St. Joseph served in the development and management of the new hospital. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. Mary educated and impacted the lives of thousands of students; she cared about and loved her students; she lived life well; she was selfless; she was dedicated to God and Gods children; she was a great math teacher and made math understandable to those who had a hard time with math. A native of Easthampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Bradley) McGrath. She earned an A.M.I at Assumption College, Worcester. Eight of the sisters died at St. Joseph's Healthcare and Rehab Center in Cedar Grove, where township officials say nearly 30 residents have died from COVID-19. She will be waked from 8:30 to 10:00 with a prayer service at 9:30. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. degree from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and did graduate study in mathematics at the University of Maryland, Western Illinois University, and the State University of New York at Oneonta. There is a problem with your email/password. She was predeceased by her brother Albert Ritchie. Entered into eternal life on June 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years, celebrating 80 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by her siblings Edith Eileen Eramo and Albert Leroy Graves, both of Millbury, MA; Margaret Mary Dahlstrom of North Grafton, MA; and James Charles Graves of Sutton, MA. Entered into eternal life on December 24, 2022, at the age of 95 years, celebrating 77 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She did additional studies at Catholic University in Washington, DC. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Claire Belforti, SSJ of Framingham and Frances Giacomuzzi of Vero Beach, FL and by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Maureen Broughan, SSJ of Holyoke and Mary Winchell of Glen Ridge, NJ; by her brothers John W. Broughan of Newport, RI and William Broughan of Greenbrae, CA; and by six nieces and nephews and six grandnieces and nephew. January 7, 1933 December 5, 2021 All services for Sr. Theresa will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Friday, March 3, 2017. She graduated Read More, What we are called to do and how God calls us. She was a member of the faculty and administration at the former St. Joseph College in Bennington, VT and served as President from 1966-70. Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. She also held the office of National President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and was an official delegate to the Installations of Popes John Paul I and John Paul II. Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ died on January 28, 2023 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles. From the Founding Community of Medaille-Baton Rouge. She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. She will be waked from 2:30 4:30 with a prayer service at 3:30. They ran a number of children's homes in New South Wales as well as Catholic schools, throughout New South Wales. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Patricia is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket and earned a A.B. She earned a Certificate in Advanced Food Service Studies and served at the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and at the former Motherhouse of the Community in Springfield, and at Mont Marie and Mary Immaculate, both in Holyoke. In 2004 she received the Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush for her devoted volunteerism and in 2006 she was honored by Holy Name Parish for her many years of dedicated service. Services for Sister Margaret Henry will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vt. on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Dyer, Michael Jaye 6/4/1951 - 12/5/2022 Age 71, passed away December 5th at his home in Naples, Fl. Among her many achievements was the presenting of a paper at the XIII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology in Yokohama, Japan. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. St. Joseph Novitiate High School in Rutland, Vermont. A native of Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Ethan and Carolyn (Mogee) Allen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, Mass. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. She earned an M.A. Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ died in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 2023. She was graduated from St. Mary High School, Milford. That joy spilled-over whenever she met someone. Sister William Agnes entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1937 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. She was a faithful volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her nieces, Noreen Lagimonier of Holyoke, Kathleen Phillips of So. Sister Roberta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Pawtucket, RI in 1945. Among the many honors which Sister Mary received were: the Pynchon Award, presented by the Advertising Club of Springfield; the National Human Relations Award by the Connecticut-Western Massachusetts Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews; the Via Veritatis Medal, presented by Elms College; and Chevalier dans lOrdre des Palmes Academiques from the Government of France. Sister Catherine entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Holy Name Parish, Springfield in 1961. Entered into eternal life on January 25, 2022, at the age of 94 years, celebrating 76 years of religious life; 28 in the Sisters of Notre Dame and 48 in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She was graduated from Greenfield High School. A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. from Boston College. She became a member of St. Joseph Retirement Community, Mont Marie in 2004. and M.A. from The College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry from Providence College. Interested in Becoming a Partner in Mission. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her twin brother Philip and his wife Joan of Warwick, RI; by her sisters-in-law Barbara Ritchie of Springfield and Dorothy Ritchie of Feeding Hills, Mass. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Entered into eternal life on December 12, 2022, at the age of 76 years, celebrating 57 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. She served the Diocese of Providence for many years at St. Lucy School, Middletown, and St. Joseph School, Newport and ministered among the people of St. Thomas Parish, Providence for 37 years, from 1976 until her retirement in 2013. Or make your donation by check: Share this story. Narrow your results to famous, Non-Cemetery Burials, memorials with or without grave photos and more. In 2001 she retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke where she served on the support staff in various positions. For the past 15 years she has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Michaels, East Longmeadow. ; Steven Olson of Colebrook, NH; and Christopher Olson of Neenah, WI. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 am. She was predeceased by her brother Eugene Hurley of Spencer, MA. Sister Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1965 from Holy Name Parish, Springfield. Where we are. She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Holyoke and earned her A.B. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. 222 N. 17th Street She completed her business training at Chicago University Extension. Beginning in 1961 Sister spent 29 years as a nurse at the Mont Marie Infirmary in Holyoke. You have blessed them by your genuine care, your graciousness, and your warmth. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister ministered as teacher at Immaculate Conception School and St. Thomas School, West Springfield; St. Mark School and St. Charles School, Pittsfield. We commend Sister Marlene to your prayers. USA. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sister Roberta taught at Holy Name and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Schools in Springfield, and served as principal of St. Mary School in Milford. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. Sister was retired and lived at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. Ed. Sister Judith entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Syracuse, NY in 1960. She will be waked from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. Sister Mary was preceded in death by her parents. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. In the Diocese of Springfield Sister Norma taught in Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament Schools, Holyoke; St. Joseph School, North Adams; and Immaculate Conception School, West Springfield. (formerly Sister Mary Richard), age 95, died Jan. 11 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Gallant and Dorina Bernard. Sister Anna James taught in the schools of the Springfield Diocese in Sacred Heart, Holyoke, St. Joseph, North Adams, and St. Mary, Northampton; in the Worcester Diocese in St. Louis, Webster and in the Providence Diocese in Sacred Heart, Pawtucket. She held various staff positions at Mont Marie, Holyoke including assistant director of the Conference Center and director of Companion Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Paul, James, John, Donald and Robert and her sisters Mary Thompson, Joanne Dacey and Margaret Bolduc. She spent many years at St. Marys School, Westfield, beginning in 1981 as a teacher in the elementary school, and serving as school secretary from 1988-2010. St. Joseph Academy. Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can a single gift of $40, $50, $100, or more, or a monthly donation. Sister Eileen taught at St. Jerome High School, Holyoke, St. Peter High School, Worcester, and Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket, RI early in her career and at Cathedral High School, Springfield from 1954-1980. During her retirement years, Sister served as a switchboard operator at Mont Marie and a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community Support Staff. There was a problem getting your location. Please try again later. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Sister Catherine Hayes (Catherine Edmund), Sister Lucille Bertrand (Marie du Bon Pasteur), Sister Anna Marie Kane (Sr. Christina James), Sister Teresa Moran (Sister Francis Anna), Sister Eileen Joseph Christopher (Beverly), Sister Mary Rose Lyons (Sr. Raymond Maria), Sister Janice Molloy (Sr. Elizabeth James), Sister Eleanor Dooley (Sr. Maria Assumpta), Sister Theresa Murtha, (Sr. Mary Catherine), Sister Mary Ellen Murphy (Sr. Stephen Maria), Sister Eileen ONeill, (Sr. Maria Martin), Sister Dianne Lee Roncarati (Sr. Walter Theresa), Sister Ruth Virginia Quinn, (Margaret Mary), Sister Mary Frances Honnen (Sr. James Francis), Sister James Bernard Laughnane (Genevieve), Sister Patricia Francis Sharron (Lillian), Sister Margaret Henry Blicharz (Veronica Rose), Sister Mary Frances Lavelle (Sr. Agnes Philippa), Sister Elizabeth Molloy, (James Gertrude), Please note: Because of the poor weather predictions for, Sister Elizabeth M. Sullivan (Mary Timothy), Sister Cecilia James Mahoney (Catherine D.), Sister Marguerite Blackburn (Jean Frances), Sister Norma A. MacDonald, (Mildred Joseph). Entered into eternal life on April 7, 2022, at the age of 102 years, celebrating 87 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. She also was a member of the St. Therese Club at Holy Name Parish. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. She will be waked from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. In December . Sister Maria Louise taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Family School and Cathedral High School, Springfield and St. Joseph School, Pittsfield. Her students described her as an excellent math teacher, one colleague saying, She could teach math to a wall., With a twinkle in her eye, a great sense of humor and a fondness for mischief, Rena kept fifty-three postulants, literally and figuratively, on our toes!!. Entered into eternal life on September 1, 2022, at the age of 91 years, celebrating 67 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Remembering Sister Mary Ellen Sprouffske, CSJ, Remembering Sister Teresa Maria Eagan, CSJ, Remembering Sister Pauline Therese Daries, CSJ, Remembering Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ, Remembering Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ, Remembering Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky, CSJ, Remembering Sister Jean Marie Miller, CSJ, Remembering Sister Rose Adrian Peukert, CSJ, We, and those who share our charism and mission. In addition to her parents, Sister was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard, Joseph, and Pfc. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. Entered into eternal life on November 11, 2022, at the age of 89 years, celebrating 63 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her brother Frank Tiberii of Charlton, Mass., her sisters Katherine Tiberii of North Smithfield, RI, and Carol Kiwak of Wells, ME and many nieces and nephews. on August 27, 2011. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her niece, Janet Rogers of Bennington, Vermont. of pancreatic cancer. Upon her retirement from the Elms in 2001 the Sister Mary Lou Lacey Library Endowment for the Humanities and Education was given to Elms College in her name by her former student Kevin Barry, who began his study of Journalism on the Cathedral Chronicle under the guidance of Sr. Mary Lou. Search above to list available cemeteries. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She was graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton and earned a B.A. Friends may call at the Sisters of St. Joseph Community Living Center, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a Christian burial Mass at 4:30 p.m. Sister Thomasine Knowlton, CSJ. degree from Assumption College, Worcester, MA. Ed. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. In 1997, records of the Sisters of St Joseph were transferred to MacKillop Family Services. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She was well known for her creative curriculum development and collaborative teaching. Sister Emily taught in the Diocese of Providence at St. Joseph School, Newport, R.I; in the Diocese of Springfield at Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School; in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Ann High School and St. Stephen High School. Copyright 2023. Upon her return from the missions, she served as librarian at Notre Dame Middle School, Pittsfield. She served at Cathedral High School, Springfield on the attendance staff and in the bookstore. Our congregation was founded in St. Louis in 1836, and since then we have formed additional communities and provinces around the world. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, a M.Ed. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, We remember . She retired to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke, MA in 2003. Philadelphia, PA 19103, PREVIOUS: Father John Harkins, retired pastor, dies at 81, NEXT: Sister Hildegard Grogan dies, was health care leader, Culture Project: A Q&A with Lynsey Lucas, first year missionary, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary honors Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark at gala award dinner, Office for Black Catholics, Sisters of the Redeemer partner for retreat on racial healing, 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. From the Founding Community of Wichita. continue God's mission by immersing themselves in the midst of life to empower others and bring hope. From the Founding Community of Cleveland. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Augustine Parish, Newport in 1950. On April 29, 1989 he married Linda . Sister Marion entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1936 from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Sister Ellen Therese entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1938 from St. Charles Parish, Bellows Falls, VT. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two communities merged. All services for Sr. James Bernard will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. In the Fall River Diocese she taught at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister James Bernard is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews including Ann Marie Marino, Janice Kennedy and James Bernard Laughnane III. Sister taught in the following schools: St. Michael, Ocean Grove, St. Joseph, New Bedford, and Blessed Sacrament, Fall River. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sisters of St. Joseph Administrative Offices, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. She retired in West Springfield in 1996. She also served in the Worcester Diocesan Office and as director of CCD at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville, Mass. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Southbridge and earned an A.B. Martha Ann Rinderle, SSJ. Michael was born on December 30, 1962 in Michigan City, IN to Darrell and Wanda (Wilkie) Gifford. She earned an A.B. Sister Mary Frances entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Sacred Heart Parish, Holyoke in 1946. She was 97. She was a dedicated Prep Rambler fan and attended numerous sporting events to root for her team. While at Prep, she could often be seen walking to Gannon University, where she also taught. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. She entered the Poor Clare Sisters, and was then known as Sister Francis Clare.She worked in many forms of ministry in Ireland . Hers was a spirituality of waiting: accompanying the sisters in their last moments of life to their eternal life. on Monday, January 21, 2019. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Brigid parish in Meadville on August 31, 1947, and professed her final vows on August 15, 1953. She attended Holy Name Grammar School and graduated in 1965 from Cathedral High School. Sister Joseph Anna Hine, (Dorothy), 94, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation Center on Holyoke, Mass. Sister taught at St. Thomas School, West Springfield and at Cathedral High School, Springfield for many years and was very active as a teacher in parish religious education. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. Yarmouth, Theresa Rivest of Ludlow, Mary Lou Krause of So. Sister Edna Naomi Maier, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, dies at 85, Sister Elizabeth Mary Murphy, who ministered for 45 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 92. She was pastoral assistant at St. Clement Church, Plaquemine, LA and later ministered in Senior Services at St. John the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine where she worked until a few months before her death. She retired in 2000. St. Joseph Convent in Rutland and joined the retirement Community at Mt. Flourtown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. She was predeceased by her brothers, Burton, Joseph and Francis Cormier. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Helene Gajda of North Adams, her brother John Gould of Williamstown, Mass. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery, Holyoke. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John. From 1971 to 1981 Sister served in missions in Kenya, East Africa. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. All Rights Reserved. Marys life was not always easy. Information about former SSJ students and deceased Sisters Sister Janet DiPasquale, Executive Secretary, 716-759-6454 x230, jdipasqaule@ssjbuffalo.org . Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Posted August 31, 2021. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Sister earned a BA degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.Ed. 716-649-1205 ext. Sister Catherines early ministries included teaching at Our Lady of Hope School and Cathedral High School, both in Springfield. from Assumption College, Worcester. Sister Marguerite entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from St. Mary Parish, St. Albans, VT in 1948. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Ann Parish, Worcester in 1941. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. She will be waked from 9:00 to 10:30 with a prayer service at 10:00. Sister Cecile served as teacher at St. Rochs, St. Jean Baptiste, and St. Matthew Schools, all in Fall River; St. Joseph School and St. Marys Home, both in New Bedford; St. Michael School, Ocean Grove and St. Joseph School, Vinton, LA. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. We commend Sister Angelina to your prayers. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister ministered in the Springfield Diocese at Cathedral Grammar, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, St. Matthew and Holy Name Schools, Springfield, and St. Agnes School, Dalton. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law Joyce MacDonald of OFallon, Illinois. Hadley, Marian Kirley of Maryland and several other nieces and nephews and their families. in 1958. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Ann is survived by her eight siblings: Eileen Swopes of Strafford, Missouri; James Keefe of Mattapoisett, Mass. She earned a B.A. Entered into eternal life on May 21, 2022, at the age of 73 years, celebrating 33 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Work was also a value to Mary Teresa, as a teenager and as she lived into the winter of her life.