Sister Marcella Gouthro (John Robert)
Sister Marcella, lovingly known as Sister Marcie, began her ministry at St. Brigid’s Home for Children and the Aged in Quebec City. In 1969, she trained to be a Nursing Assistant in New York before returning to serve again at St. Brigid’s. In 1976, she transferred to Halifax and continued her work as a Nursing Assistant at Mother Berchman’s Residence. In 1989, Sister was transferred to Elizabeth Seton Residence in North Sydney where she provided pastoral care in the hospital and nursing home. She returned in the early 90’s to Halifax once again, where she worked at DePaul Centre in the Motherhouse. When DePaul Center closed, Sister Marcie continued to volunteer with the senior Sisters at Parkstone Enhanced Care. In 2008, when the Motherhouse closed, Sister Marcie moved to Caritas Retirement Centre and continued her ministry at Caritas until her health failed.