Sister St. Rita, FCSCJ (S. Irene Brassard) obit from NY 2006
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Sister St. Rita, FCSCJ (S. Irene Brassard) obit from NY 2006
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Posted: 29 Jan 2006 4:23AM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Brassard, Decoste, LaValley, Monette
LITTETON, N.H. -- Sister St. Rita, FCSCJ, (S. Irene Brassard), a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2006, at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House, Littleton, N.H.
Irene Brassard was born in Mooers Forks, N.Y., on Aug. 10, 1925. She was the daughter of Frederick Brassard and Marceline Monette.
Irene Brassard professed her vows with her religious congregation on July 13, 1943. During her 63 years of religious profession, Sister St. Rita served in various missions in Newport, Vt., Champlain, N.Y., and Littleton, N.H. However, the major portion of her ministry years was spent as a missionary in the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, Southern Africa, from 1953-1990.
Sister St. Rita was a dedicated educator and a zealous missionary, most often combining community administration with her other responsibilities. During Sister St. Rita's years in Africa, the membership of the congregation grew and became more indigenous while at the same time continuing to benefit from the assistance and presence of foreign missionaries. She was a trusted community leader and was instrumental in the establishment of the Congregation's Province of Lesotho, becoming its first Provincial Superior in the late 70s.
Throughout her years as a missionary, Sister St. Rita remained very close to her family and friends in both Canada and the United States. She enjoyed their faithful support personally and for the many missionary projects which needed financial and technical sponsorship. Upon her return to the United States, Sister St. Rita again connected with her home area and gave several years of service to the pastoral ministry at St. Mary's Parish in Champlain, N.Y., before joining the elder community of sisters at the Provincial House in Littleton.
Sister St. Rita was predeceased by her parents.
Besides her sisters in the religious community, she is survived by three sisters, Eldora Decoste of Mooers Forks, N.Y., Beatrice LaValley of Rouses Point, N.Y., and Rita LaValley, Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and two brothers, Arthur Brassard of Mineville, N.Y., and Alvin Brassard of Williamstown, Mass.; as well as many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were held at Mount Sacred Heart on Thursday, Jan. 26. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in the Mount Sacred Heart Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery in Newport, Vt.
Arrangements are by the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel.
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Irene Brassard was born in Mooers Forks, N.Y., on Aug. 10, 1925. She was the daughter of Frederick Brassard and Marceline Monette.
Irene Brassard professed her vows with her religious congregation on July 13, 1943. During her 63 years of religious profession, Sister St. Rita served in various missions in Newport, Vt., Champlain, N.Y., and Littleton, N.H. However, the major portion of her ministry years was spent as a missionary in the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, Southern Africa, from 1953-1990.
Sister St. Rita was a dedicated educator and a zealous missionary, most often combining community administration with her other responsibilities. During Sister St. Rita's years in Africa, the membership of the congregation grew and became more indigenous while at the same time continuing to benefit from the assistance and presence of foreign missionaries. She was a trusted community leader and was instrumental in the establishment of the Congregation's Province of Lesotho, becoming its first Provincial Superior in the late 70s.
Throughout her years as a missionary, Sister St. Rita remained very close to her family and friends in both Canada and the United States. She enjoyed their faithful support personally and for the many missionary projects which needed financial and technical sponsorship. Upon her return to the United States, Sister St. Rita again connected with her home area and gave several years of service to the pastoral ministry at St. Mary's Parish in Champlain, N.Y., before joining the elder community of sisters at the Provincial House in Littleton.
Sister St. Rita was predeceased by her parents.
Besides her sisters in the religious community, she is survived by three sisters, Eldora Decoste of Mooers Forks, N.Y., Beatrice LaValley of Rouses Point, N.Y., and Rita LaValley, Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and two brothers, Arthur Brassard of Mineville, N.Y., and Alvin Brassard of Williamstown, Mass.; as well as many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were held at Mount Sacred Heart on Thursday, Jan. 26. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in the Mount Sacred Heart Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery in Newport, Vt.
Arrangements are by the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel.
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