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.

Margaret wanted to be a nurse, however, when she made her vows as a Sister of Charity in 1943, the Sisters needed teachers so she was sent to Dorchester, MA, to teach grade two for three years. She went on to teach in Halifax, and Glace Bay. Sister Margaret taught for 38 years, her final class the grade eight boys at Saint Stephen’s School in Halifax. After her retirement, Sister Margaret served as Provincial Treasurer for six years, then turned to her first love, and began 21 years of service as a volunteer in nursing homes and hospitals in Halifax. She considered it a privilege to work in the Palliative Care unit. The people that she met there, both other volunteers and patients, opened her mind, she said, to the depth of faith and spirituality to be found in all religions. In 2009, Sister Margaret moved to Caritas Residence, where she continued her ministry with the sick for several years.

Sister Maureen's life in ministry was marked by her unwavering commitment to the poor. As a consummate educator, she began teaching at Saint Joseph School, Needham, MA. From there, she spent her entire life in ministry at Saint Peter School, Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School, both in Dorchester, MA and Saint Patrick Grammar and High Schools in Roxbury, MA, as a teacher and Vice Principal and Principal. Wherever she was missioned, she coached sports teams, taught Religious Education classes and found herself involved in congregational and parish liturgical services, as an accomplished guitarist and organist.

Following her first profession, Sister Ann was missioned to Patchogue, NY, where she supervised students and taught Catechism and sewing in Home Economics classes. Sister Ann was so gifted in sewing and design, when she returned from NY to Mount Saint Vincent Academy, the Leadership at the time asked her to redesign the habit to adapt to the changing times of the Church. She worked with a company in Newfoundland who made the habits, she designed. Sister Ann also designed the coifs and made them both by hand and by machine for all the Sisters. Sister Ann received her hairdressing certificate and studied Business in Halifax, NS. In 1970, she began work at the Dartmouth Vocational School in the Department of Student Services. She began working at NSCC in Financial Administration where she continued to work until her retirement in 1996. Following her retirement, she worked at the Motherhouse in Finance and assisted in Hospitality into her 90’s. Over her many years, she also volunteered at the Halifax Infirmary and Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital doing hospital ministry.

Sister Patricia graduated with a B.SC. in Elementary Education from Mount St. Vincent University. She was first missioned in 1955 to teach in Boston, then moved on to teach in North Sydney, Reserve, New Waterford and Glace Bay. Sister taught school for 37 years. In 1983 she received her certificate in Religious Education for the University College of Cape Breton. Sister Pat did parish work, visiting homes and working on church committees helping when and where she was needed. She always encouraged people to do their best. Sister Patricia retired from teaching in 1992 and was invited to go to the Motherhouse in Halifax to work in hospital ministry care which was a joy as she always had an interest in nursing and became the Coordinator of Assisted Living. After the Motherhouse closed, Sister Patricia volunteered at Parkstone to minister to elderly Sisters for over 10 years. She was extremely good to seniors.

Sister Mildred's ministries spanned a spectrum of ages. She began her teaching ministry with fourth grade students at Our Lady Help of Christians School in Brooklyn, NY. From there, she was missioned to Saint Patrick's High School in Roxbury, MA. Having received a Master's Degree in Counseling, Sister Mildred served as a counselor at Saint Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing. Then, responding to a need at Saint Patrick's Grammar School, she returned there to teach grades six and seven. In 1977, she was appointed as the Personnel Director for the Sisters of Charity in the Boston area. This assignment was followed by her appointment as Director of Novices for Boston and New York. Upon completing these ministries, Sister Mildred took a position as Pastoral Minister at Aquinas College in Milton, MA and then became the Director of Campus Ministry at Regis College in Weston, MA, until her retirement in 2005. In her retirement, she continued to share her gifts as a guidance counselor at Saint Angela School in Mattapan, MA and at Our Lady Help of Christians and Mission Grammar Schools in Roxbury, MA. Again, responding to a need, Sister Mildred served briefly as interim principal of the former Elizabeth Seton Academy, Dorchester, MA. Throughout her life, Sister Mildred's response to God's call was always a resounding "yes". Her warm and compassionate presence made the love of God visible and tangible to every person in any and every place she was missioned.

Sister Roberta received her B.Sc. in Elementary Education in BC in 1964, her B.A. from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1970, and in 1972 received her Registered Nursing Diploma from the Edmonton General Hospital School of Nursing. In 1993 she received a Certificate in Gerontological Nursing, with distinction, from Grant MacEwan Community College in Alberta. Her early career was spent teaching in Vancouver BC as well as in Halifax. Shortly after graduating from Nursing School she devoted the rest of career to nursing, working at St Vincent Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital in BC, at the St. Vincent Motherhouse in Halifax, and in Edmonton at the Lynnwood Care Centre. In 1996, Sister Roberta was missioned to Dominican Republic where she spent 14 years nursing until she retired in 2010.

Sister Maureen's life in ministry was multi-faceted. She began as a teacher in both Yarmouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia and Arvida, Quebec. Returning to New York, she served as a teacher, music educator and Music Consultant for the Catholic Schools in Brooklyn, NY. She served as a Campus Minister at Queens College, NY and Rutger's University, in New Jersey. As time moved on, Sister Maureen broadened her ministry acquiring a doctoral degree from Saint John's University, NY in Psychology, specializing in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Counseling. She worked briefly at Elmhurst Hospital as a unit supervisor of the Methadone Clinic and, after her retirement, volunteered at the Staten Island University Hospital. Sister Maureen established the Sisters of Charity Associates on Staten Island. Retreat work was at the heart of Sister Maureen's ministry, primarily at Mount Manresa Retreat House on Staten Island, where she was an Administrative Director, retreat and spiritual director and coordinator of spiritual programs. Perhaps the pinnacle of her life in ministry is best captured in her response to the terror attack of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Sister Maureen along with Sister Grazyna Michniewicz, SC served as chaplains for the NYPD and NYFD at Ground Zero and the salvage site on Staten Island where they offered respite, counselling and rest at Mount Manresa.

Sister Mildred was missioned at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine School in Jamaica, NY, where she taught junior high school students for fourteen years. She moved to Saint Francis Preparatory School (formerly Bishop Reilly High School) in Fresh Meadows, NY, where she served as a school psychologist for over twenty years. Sister Mildred also had a private practice, offering psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. She also served as the Director of the Religious Consultation Service of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY, where she offered referrals to religious individuals seeking help, as well as leaders of the various congregation serving the diocese. Through her warm and compassionate presence, Sister Mildred made the love of God visible and tangible to every person and in every situation she encountered.

Sister Peggy died peacefully at Caritas Residence, Halifax on August 19, 2024 at the age of 89. Born in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sabine (Rose) Malcolm. She entered the Sisters of Charity Halifax in 1953 and taught elementary school in Vancouver, Halifax, Glace Bay, Dorval, QC and Bermuda. Following her teaching career, Sister Peggy worked in Campus Ministry at Assumption University, ON and St. Mary's University, NS before moving into Prison Ministry in 1987, a calling to which she devoted the rest of her career. Sister Peggy was brave, fun loving, generous and happy, with nonstop energy and support for many.

Sister Barbara was a beloved Sister of Charity, Halifax, for 65 years, entered peacefully into eternal life with her God on August 13, 2024, at Elizabeth Seton Residence, Wellesley, MA. Sister Barbara's ministry was centered in education, as a teacher and then a guidance counselor. She spent several years at Saint Michael's School in North Andover, MA, and then at the former Saint Mary's School in Randolph, MA. In the early 1970's, Sister Barbara was missioned to Saint Patrick's School, where she served as a teacher, counselor and tutor, and in the parish, for 49 years. During those years, she spent some time as a member of the Novitiate Community of the Sisters of Charity in the Boston area.

Sister Elaine's primary ministry was education, a ministry which took her far and wide. She began at Saint Sabastian's School in Woodside, NY. From New York she traveled to Halifax, Nova Scotia to teach at the Oxford School. Her ministry took her next to Renton, Washington, where she taught at Saint Anthony School for ten years, before moving to Vancouver, BC to teach at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. Returning to Boston in 1976, Sister Elaine continued her teaching ministry for the next 32 years at Saint Kevin School, Monsignor Ryan Memorial School and Elizabeth Seton Academy, all in Dorchester, MA. During that time, Sister Elaine spent a year of study, pursuing courses in Art, which was one of her deep passions.

Sister Madeleine attended Mount Saint Vincent University where she received a B.Sc in Secretarial Studies in 1968. Sister was active in her ministry for over 50 years which began in education, teaching in Dartmouth and Stellarton, NS. In 1958, she returned to Halifax and worked in various departments of the Congregational Administration offices. She faithfully returned to her family farm in Tawatinaw, AB to care for her aging parents in 1980. In 1983 she resumed her ministry and worked in various departments for the Archdiocese of Edmonton.

Sister Noreen attended Mount Saint Vincent University, receiving her B.SC. in Elementary Education in 1962 and her B.A. in 1969. Sister Noreen was in active ministry for 70 years. She taught school for thirty-six years, beginning in Yarmouth NS, then to Dorchester and Andover Massachusetts; before returning to NS to teach in Halifax, Dartmouth, Terrence Bay and Shad Bay. After retiring from teaching in 1985, Sister Noreen continued serving God for an additional thirty-four years in congregational, parish and hospital ministries. Her ministries included Parish Assistant at Star of Sea Parish, Financial Assistant at the Sisters of Charity PAX House, and Pastoral Ministry for the elderly and the sick at the Samuel Prince Manor and the Victoria General Hospital. For years at Saint Stephen’s Convent she gave generously of her time caring for the communities of Sisters and overseeing daily operations of their home.

Sister Mary's primary ministry was education as a gifted teacher of elementary school children. She spread her "sunshine" in classrooms for 45 years at Our Lady of Angels School, Brooklyn, NY, Saint Patrick School, Roxbury, MA, Saint Perer School, Lowell, MA, Academy of the Assumption, Wellesley, MA, Saint Peter School, Dorchester, MA, Saint Michael School, North Andover, MA, Saint Francis of Assisi School, Manchester, NH and Saint Paul School, Wellesley, MA. Along the way, at each of these missions, Mary additionally taught Religious Education classes, managed school supplies and served as treasurer in several local communities. After leaving the classroom, Sister Mary served in Congregational ministry as Provincial Secretary of the former Boston Province and then as part-time receptionist at Sacred Hearts Parish, Malden, MA.

Sister Barbara's primary ministry was education, but her many and varied gifts led her to embrace other pathways as well. She began teaching at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine School in Jamaica, New York and moved from there to Holy Savior School in Westmont, NJ, then to Sacred Heart School in Riverton, NJ. Having earned a Master's degree in Spanish, Sister Barbara returned to Boston and taught Spanish, English and Religious Studies, at the Academy of the Assumption, Wellesley, MA and Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School in Dorchester, MA. Then pursuing studies in the secretarial and finance field, Sister Barbara served at Saint Patrick High School, Roxbury as Secretary and Vice Principal, then in the Payroll and Records Bureau at the Massachusetts State House, as an Administrative Assistant at the Carney Hospital and the Forsyth Dental School and as treasurer for the Jesuit Community at Weston College in Cambridge. She served in Congregational ministry as Provincial Secretary and then briefly, at Mother Caroline Academy and Saint Margaret Parish in Dorchester. Sister Barbara's last mission was at Holy Name Parish and School in West Roxbury.

Sister Glenna's primary focus was education, but her desire to fully embrace the mission of a Sister Charity, which is to make the love of God visible to others, led her is to embrace several pathways. She began teaching at the Oliver Junior High School, Lawrence, MA and from there, she taught at Saint Michael School, North Andover, MA and Saint Patrick School, Roxbury, MA, before serving as principal at Saint Margaret School, Dorchester, MA. She returned to the classroom at Monsignor Ryan High School, Dorchester, MA. Moving away from the classroom for a time, Sister Glenna served as Pastoral Associate at Saint Philip Neri Parish, Waban, MA and at Atlantic Fund Raising, Needham, MA. She taught music briefly at Saint Francis of Assisi School, Medford, MA and returned to parish service as Pastoral Associate at Saint John-Saint Hugh, Dorchester, MA and later, at Saint Peter School and Parish, Dorchester, MA., where she was engaged in Music Ministry. For the past sixteen years, Sister Glenna was involved in Spiritual Direction at her parish, Immaculate Conception in Weymouth, MA.

Sister Dorothy's primary ministry was teaching. At the elementary level, she taught at Saint Peter School and Saint Kevin School in Dorchester, MA, and later at Saint Francis of Assisi School in Medford, MA. She was missioned to Bishop Reilly High School in Fresh Meadows, New York, where she taught math for eight years before returning to teach math at the former Elizabeth Seton High School in Wellesley, MA. In addition, she provided tutoring services for the town of Wellesley and at the Babson Institute. She served as teacher at Mass Bay Community College and was a facilitator in the Learning Lab there. Sister Dorothy's skills were not limited to the classroom. She was a bookkeeper for the town of Wellesley and two dental practices. In her later years, she was drawn to ministry to the elderly and pursued studies in this area from Andover Newton School of Theology and the University of Massachusetts, Boston, acquiring certification in Gerontology.

Teaching was at the heart and soul of Sister Francis Anita's ministry as a Sister of Charity. She began her educational journey at Saint Sebastian School in Woodside, New York and for the next 54 years helped to shape the minds and hearts of countless numbers of young people in Canada and the United States. From New York, Sister Francis Anita was mission to Mount Carmen Elementary School in New Waterford, Nova Scotia and then to Saint Veronica School in Dorval, Quebec. Returning to her home state of Massachusetts in 1964, Sister Francis Anita taught at Saint Paul School in Wellesley and Saint Joseph School in Needham. Upon completing full-time teaching, for the next five years she served as the Coordinator of the then Assisted Living Program at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley. From 2001 until her formal retirement, the need to care for her aging mother, her ailing brother, Albert and her sister, Helen was a call to which she responded with great courage, generosity and love. But Francis Anita was no one to shy away from additional ministry activity! During these years, she also volunteered in the Religious Education program at Saint Mary Parish in Randolph, MA.

Sister Mary Ellen’s ministry was multi-faceted. She began as a teacher at Saint Patrick Grammar School in Roxbury, MA where she also coached the girls’ high school basketball team. Shortly thereafter, she assumed the role of Coordinator of Formation and Assistant Director of Novices for the Sisters of Charity in Boston. Following this assignment, Sister Mary Ellen served as a high school teacher at Seton Hall High School in Patchogue, NY and as Project Director at Selden – Centereach Youth Association. During that time, she also served as a board member for the Sisters of Charity New York Province. In 1980 Sister Mary Ellen was elected to the General Council of the Sisters of Charity, Halifax, a position she held for eight years. After a sabbatical she began full-time study to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work at Boston College and completed her active ministry at Boston City Hospital as a Medical Social Worker.

She entered the Sisters of Charity in 1949 and professed her vows in 1952. Sister Pat was born with the heart of a teacher and for the first eighteen years of ministry taught primary school children at Saint Mary School in Canton, NY and Saint Peter School, Dorchester, MA. However, her passion was to serve in the field of Special Education. Earning a Master's degree in that field, Sister Pat served at Saint Mary School, Randolph, Saint Colletta School, Hanover, MA and Saint Colletta Day School, Braintree, MA. Her devotion to those with disabilities drew her to L'Arche, Irenicon in Haverhill, MA, an organization which serves adults with disabilities through homes in which people with and without disabilities share life together. Sister Pat ministered as Spiritual Coordinator there for 29 years. Completing her time at L'Arche, Sister Pat retired to Marillac Residence and later to Elizabeth Seton Residence at Mount Saint Vincent in Wellesley, where she continued to share her gentle and joyful spirit with everyone.

She was a dedicated and creative educator who taught elementary and junior high students in St. Peter, Dorchester, MA; Mount St. Agnes Academy, Bermuda; Our Lady of Perpetual Help School; Vancouver, BC; Christ the King Junior High and Vanier Catholic Secondary School, Whitehorse, YT. After thirty-nine years serving as an educator, she re tired and moved to Halifax, NS, where she was involved in the ministry of hospitality at DePaul Centre. From 2006 until her death, Sister Mary worked as the SC Coordinator of the Heritage Room.

She entered the Sisters of Charity in 1953 and ministered as a teacher in Saint Kevin and Saint Margaret Schools, Dorchester, MA, Saint Aidan School in Williston Park, NY and Saint Barnabas School and Parish, Long Island, NY. Sister William Noreen served in many administrative roles both as teacher and principal and was the founding principal of the Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Bellmore, NY. As a teacher her love of children was ever- present in her kindness, fairness and love. After retiring from education, she ministered in Saint Barnabas Parish as a Pastoral Associate, visiting local home-bound elders, the sick in hospitals and was involved with hospice care. Her devotion to the poor was outstanding and was evidenced by her constant commitment to the Saint Vincent dePaul Society. Sister William Noreen retired to Marillac Residence at Mount Saint Vincent in Wellesley in 2016 and with her upbeat spirit was always caring for the needs of others.

Sister Pat devoted her life to spiritual direction in pastoral and parochial ministry. Originally from Staten Island, New York, she entered the Congregation in 1967 at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Sister Pat was a Certified Christian Doctrine Instructor, and worked with the Diocese of Hamilton Bermuda and Saginaw, MI. She served much of her ministry in the United States, and later in Canada where she served her Congregation in Leadership as a Congregational Councillor, as Adult Formation Director, Seton Spirituality Centre, Terence Bay, and Chaplain for Caritas Residence, Halifax. A beautiful vocalist, she gave joyful witness to love with every breath and will be remembered with love.

Sister Ruth shared life with us for 84 years. Her ministry in education and pastoral care spanned six decades in Nova Scotia. As a teacher at St. Patrick, St. Catherine, St. Thomas Aquinas schools in Halifax, and Bedford Central, a beloved literacy tutor in Dartmouth, and the Chaplain of the IWK Children’s Hospital, Sister Ruth was very well known and loved in her local community. Sister Ruth was devoted to her parish, St. Pius, and acted as a parochial visitor to the Grace Maternity and Halifax Infirmary Hospitals to offer spiritual care.