She was predeceased by her sister, Sr. Ann Francis Burke, and by her brothers Joseph Lionel Burke and Joseph G. Jim Burke. Entered into eternal life on February 23, 2022, at the age of 80 years, celebrating 62 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. Sister Joyce was a science teacher, who loved the natural sciences, the outdoors . Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rutland. A native of Northampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Anderson) MacDonald. (formerly Sister Mary Richard), age 95, died Jan. 11 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. She was predeceased by her siblings Thomas, James and Margaret Cadigan. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.A. St. Joseph Academy, Rutland, and earned her B.S. Sisters of St. Joseph - Home She earned her BS degree at Nazareth College, Rochester, N.Y. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. She served on the staff at the College of Our Lady of the Elms and as Pastoral Minister at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Southwick, Mass. As a teacher in elementary education at St Benedicts in Somerville, St. Josephs, Lynn, St. Johns, Quincy, St. Catherines, Norwood, St. Theresas, West Roxbury and Sacred Heart, Weymouth, Mary Claire was a witness to Gods love to the students, parents, and teachers with whom she ministered. 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. What a gift and blessing she was and is to us: Sisters of St. Joseph; her family; her many friends; her Church; and this fragile world. in 1958. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. Sister served in Diocesan Ministry at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Springfield and for many years served on the diocesan staff at the Bishops Residence. Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, CSJ. FSSJ Remembrance Garden - Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph She was predeceased by her siblings Barbara, Robert, Wallace and Patricia. She attended Our Lady of Hope School and was graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield. April 13, 1935 December 11, 2021 She retired to Cathedral Convent in 1994, to St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie in 2007 and Bethany Healthcare Center in 2014. Sister is predeceased by her siblings Joseph, Sister Dorothy Santarpia (Marie Francois), Sister Veronica Brown (Sister Maurice Joseph), Sister Anne Marie Cecile Poitras (Sr. Francis Regis), Sister Mary Dominica Gallagher (Catherine), Sister Mary Anne Nolan (Christopher John), Sister Stella Marie Burke (Sister Saint Gregory), Sister Catherine Van Houten (Richard Anne), Sr. Elizabeth Marie Morrissey (Ruth Frances), Sister Cecile Lafond (formerly known as Sister St. Veronique), Sister Gertrude Anna Clark (Marguerita Maria), Sister Mary Fidelis McLee (Margaret Elizabeth), Sister Alicia Maria (Elizabeth) Fairfield, Sister Richard Francis Doran, (Josephine C.), Sister Mary Ann Corley, (Margaret Joseph), Sister Margaret James McGrath, (Marguerite), Sister Richard Maria Allen (Beatrice M. Allen). 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. in special education from Fitchburg State College where she was the recipient of the Joseph P. Kennedy Scholarship. From the Founding Community of Tipton at Nazareth. Obituaries | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth She was graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Pawtucket and earned a A.B. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery, Springfield, Mass. She earned a B.A. Please click on the links to view pictures and obituaries (where available). News from the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. 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. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Grace Morrissey of Burlington, VT, and by two brothers, Eugene Morrissey of Burlington and John Morrissey of Stowe, VT and their families. Marys life was not always easy. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. Sisters of St. Joseph have served beyond the Archdiocese of Boston 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. Sister served as Dean of Students ('63-'75), Director of Financial Aid ('75-78) and Registrar ('78-'93) at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and pursued graduate studies at Wellesley College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Rhode Island. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. In September 1943 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1951. Sister James Bernard entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Southbridge in 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Gallant and Dorina Bernard. For the past 15 years she has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Michaels, East Longmeadow. She later graduated from Villa Maria College, Erie, in 1947 with a bachelors degree in English and went on to earn a masters degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, in 1958. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School and earned B.A. From the Founding Community of Nazareth. Sister also earned certification in Clinical Pastoral Education and as a Licensed Practical Nurse. on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born Barbara Ann Becker in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1940, Read More Sister Frances Antoinette Engler entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1959. She was also predeceased by her nephews Richard McGurk and Kevin Conlin. She served as librarian at St. Stephen School and St. Peter-Marian, Worcester. The Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Born Mary Elizabeth to Jay and Ellen Lane, Mary Kenneth told countless stories. of pancreatic cancer. She later served as Administrative Assistant for the Council of Churches, Springfield. click here or at right to view or download. In 2005, Sr. Bette began her ministry at East Catholic High School, Manchester Conn. serving for two years as interim principal and until very recently as coordinator of the school's mentoring program. For several years she was the director of Summer Vacation School at Goose Bay Air Force Base, Labrador, Canada. Who We Are. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph Prep. Sister had long expressed her desire to live past her hundredth birthday. #supportcatholicphilly{margin-top:30px;border-radius: 10px;border:1px solid #DDD; position:relative;} 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. July 31, 1954 February 4, 2022 English Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Allaire) Samson. Sister Mary Dooley entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA from St. Philip Parish, Grafton, MA. Donations in Sister Sallys name to Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031, would be appreciated. It turned out to be aggressive, and she died Dec. 22 at age 64. Anniversaries (sorted by upcoming) The following items list our Sisters who have died. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. A private, green burial will take place in Mont Marie Cemetery on Tuesday. In addition to her Sisters in community she is survived by her nephews David Barry of Florida and James Barry of Georgia and by her niece, Judith Bowen of East Dorset, VT. She also leaves her friend and caretaker of many years, Doris Maguire and her family of Bennington, VT. All services for Sr. Maria Bernadette will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie on February 9, 2017. Sister taught in the parish grammar schools at Sacred Heart, Gardner; St. Michaels Cathedral, Springfield; Immaculate Conception, Easthampton; and St. Marys, Longmeadow. In September 1944 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1952. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and a M.A. BOX 476 | Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. Among Sisters teaching assignments were Christ the King School in Rutland; St. Michaels School, Brattleboro; St. Marys School in Fair Haven; St. Anthonys School in White River Junction and St. Stanislaus School in West Rutland. from Assumption College, Worcester. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sr. Helene is survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews and several generations of grateful students. She also served as librarian at St. Mary, Longmeadow and in Developmental Reading at Holy Cross, Springfield and on the staff of the Bureau for Exceptional Children, Pittsfield. She graduated from Novitiate High, Fall River, earned a Bachelors degree from Regis College, Weston, Mass. Sister taught at Our Lady of the Rosary School in Holyoke, Holy Family School in Springfield and St. Marys in Milford, Mass. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. before moving to Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. She was graduated from Greenfield High School. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. Death year must be in the past. Sister Andrea graduated from Jesus Marie Academy, Fall River and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Fall River in 1934. Sister will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. March 3 Reflection God who loves us knows us. For nearly twenty years she was an Editorial Production Associate for the Catholic Communications Corporation, continuing to assist there into the early years of her retirement to Mont Marie. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sister Janice Molloy, SSJ of West Springfield and Kathleen Molloy of Holyoke, as well as by several nieces and nephews. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. She served as a tutor at the Gray House in Springfield. Entered into eternal life on October 25, 2022, at the age of 100 years, celebrating 83 years of religious life in the Congregation of St. Joseph. and an M.A. Beginning as a teacher of Latin and Russian, Thomasine soon became assistant principal, principal, and finally, president of a thriving school. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Sister was a faculty member in the Biology Department at The College of Our Lady of the Elms for her entire teaching career. Love of God is at the heart of our charism. Sister Marie Gill Reilley (James Daniel), 78, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield died on June 13, 2015 in the Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Holyoke. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace - Wikipedia Sister taught in the Diocese of Springfield at Holy Name School, Springfield and Blessed Sacrament and St. Jerome Schools, Holyoke, and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Joseph School, North Brookfield and St. Peter Marian School, Worcester.