Sister Evangeline grew up in Enfield, NS and attended E.H Horne School.  From 1955 to 1971 she was missioned at Saint Brigid’s Home in Quebec, Saint Joseph’s Orphanage in Halifax, Mount Saint Vincent Mother Berchman’s Residence in Halifax and Seton Academy in Vancouver. While missioned in BC she received her certificate as a kindergarten teacher and later studied human resource management in Halifax.

RYAN, Sister Frances, SC In her 70th year as a beloved member of the Sisters of Charity, Halifax, NS, "Sister Fran", passed peacefully into the heart of God on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln

Sister Barbara Joseph Walsh of Elizabeth Seton Residence, Wellesley Hills, MA, passed away December 8, 2021 at the age of 85. A Sister of Charity for 65 years, she was a devoted educator, missioned in Nova Scotia, Quebec, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Sister Madeline Mary Power (Rose Madeline) passed away November 27, 2021 at Caritas Residence, Halifax, N.S., at the age of 95. Born in Marystown, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Kilfoy) Power. For 36 years, Sister Madeline provided housekeeping and dietary services in the communities of Boston, New York, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia. A large part of her vocation was dedicated to Pastoral Ministries in various hospitals and homes for the aged.

Sister Carol Downing (Mary Teresita) passed away November 25, 2021, at St. Barnabas Convent, Bellmore, NY, at the age of 96. The wake will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., at Clair Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home, 302 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY. Please contact the funeral home for more details. A Funeral Mass be follow on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:15 a.m., at The Church of St. Barnabas, 408 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY. Interment immediately following the Mass at St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, NY. Full obituary to follow. May she rest in peace.

Sister Beatrice’s early ministries took her to British Columbia where she served for fourteen years. Upon her return to Halifax in 1961 she ministered at the Halifax Infirmary Hospital and Saint Vincent Guest House where she served in food services and later became the Main Kitchen Supervisor at the Halifax Infirmary. Sister Beatrice had a great appreciation for all who served in Nursing, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Food Services. She enjoyed great conversation over a cup of coffee.

Eleanor Hedwig Quaderer (Eleanor Frederick) aged 86, died September 3, 2021, at Elizabeth Seton Residence, Wellesley Hills, MA. The daughter of Eleanor M. (Langen) and Frederick E. Quaderer, Eleanor was born in Bellmore, NY on April 5, 1935. She entered the congregation at St. Joseph’s Convent, Halifax, NS, on October 8, 1957. Gentle, quiet and unobtrusive, Sister Eleanor’s first assignments were in Quebec, as a middle-school teacher.

Sister Maria gave so much throughout her years as a teacher, psychologist and companion to many people on their life’s journey. She was a woman of deep faith and lived out her life caring for the needs of others. She was very professional in her ministries and served others with great compassion, love and understanding. Sister Maria was a gifted writer and had a beautiful singing voice.

 “Loved and energized by the One who called (her),” Sister Judith Rollo, with a great love of the congregation and its mission, heard the cry of the poor in all its variations. She was a “dynamo,” as one priest colleague defined her.

Sister Marguerite started out as first grade teacher in New Jersey, USA and delighted teaching little ones, whom she loved. Later, Sister was involved in parish religious education in Amherst, Bridgewater, Dartmouth, Halifax, and Herring Cove. Her ministry also included spiritual development at Springhill Prison and participation in Diocesan Ministries including the New Beginnings Program. She ministered as Hospital Chaplain at the QEll Health Sciences Centre and was Community Leader at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse Retirement Community, a ministry for which she is fondly remembered.