Sister Mary Hamilton

Sister Mary Hamilton

Spring was late coming in 1909, but Mary Margaret Theresa Hamilton arrived on time, on April 30 to be welcomed by her parents, Elizabeth (Donovan) and Robert, of Elgin. She also lit up the life of her two siblings who preceded her into this world, Gerald and Evelyn....
Sister Florence Goulah

Sister Florence Goulah

Born on a farm in Hastings County on April 30, 1912, Margaret Florence Goulah was the oldest of thirteen children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Goulah. They were a poor but happy family. Times were tough, but John and Margaret Goulah always found a way to keep...
Sister Elizabeth Cassidy

Sister Elizabeth Cassidy

Born in Stoco, ON, on August 20, 1912, Elizabeth was the eldest child of the late Peter and Catherine (Taylor) Cassidy. She had three brothers, John Thomas, Joseph Leo and James Donald. Donald died in infancy and John died in 1992. Joseph is the only remaining member...
Sister Mary Theresa O’Brien

Sister Mary Theresa O’Brien

Born on a farm near Bancroft, Theresa was the youngest of six children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. John O’Brien. Martin is the only remaining member of Theresa’s immediate family. Theresa went to the country public school until grade nine. Her mother was not well...
Sister Thomassina Whalen

Sister Thomassina Whalen

Mary Agnes Whalen was born on October 17, 1915, in Stoco, Ontario. At the time, her parents Thomas Whalen and Alice (Doran) had five other older children, three girls and two boys. Three of Mary Agnes’ siblings were called to their eternal reward before her....