Sister Mary Thrasilla MacDonell

Feb 26, 1991 | Obituaries

Janet Isabella MacDonell, on of ten children of Mary Ann McDonald and Kenneth A. MacDonell, was born in Glen Nevis, Ontario, on January 17, 1902 and was baptized on January 19. She lived at North Lancaster, Ontario, receiving her early education at St. Margaret’s...

Sister Mary Joan of Arc Gabourie

Nov 27, 1990 | Obituaries

Mary Bernice Gabourie, one of nine children of Lillian Agnes Beausoleil and James Gabourie, was born in Tweed, Ontario, on April 16, 1901. Prior to her entering the Novitiate of the Sisters of Providence in Kingston on January 6, 1919, Mary Bernice, having completed...

Sister Mary Rose of Viterbo Whalen

Nov 7, 1990 | Obituaries

Ann Whalen was born in Hungerford, Ont. on January 8, 1897, and was baptized on January 24. She was one of fourteen children born to Sara McGrath and William Whalen. At the age of 15, Ann Whalen wanted to enter the Congregation of St. Joseph but was told that she was...

Sister Phyllis Genore

Sep 2, 1990 | Obituaries

Philomena Martina Genore was born in Otter Creek, Ontario, on the 13 of October, 1909, one of nine children born to Albert Genore of Sorel, Que., and Mary Courneyea of Tweed. Philomena changed her name to Phyllis for personal reasons. Phylllis had Grade IX education...

Sister Mary Fergus Masterson

Aug 27, 1990 | Obituaries

Mary Stella Masterson, one of nine children of James Masterson and Ellen Foley, was born on November 22, 1903, in Chesterville, Ont. Mr. James Masterson attended elementary school in Cannaught and on reaching adulthood, he decided to make his way in the world. He and...