Sister Blanche White (James Martha)
Following her first profession, Sister Blanche was missioned to Sydney, NS, where she was a housekeeper at the Hamilton Hospital. Throughout her long and devoted life, Sister Blanche dedicated herself to the care and nourishment of others—both physically and spiritually. After receiving her Certificate in Dietary Administration for Food Service Managers, she served faithfully as a food service manager in Nova Scotia, Alberta, Quebec, and Massachusetts. Her work was not only a profession but a ministry through which she expressed her deep commitment to serving others. Whether preparing meals or maintaining the warmth and order of her surroundings, she brought dignity and grace to every task. In 1982, Sister Blanche was missioned in Bathurst, NB, where she attended to the hearts of the poor at the Sacred Heart Convent. There, she combined her professional skills with her spiritual calling—attending to convent duties while ensuring that those in need were fed and cared for. Her kitchen was a place of welcome; her hands worked not only with flour and dough but with love and intention.