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‘We all know stories about Margaret, and she knew us. Indeed, to talk to Margaret about something was like writing it in a book’

To say she was an excellent and creative first grade teacher probably does not do her justice

“Gifted with an unusually beautiful singing voice, Mary Therese’s professional career was quickly determined and she was given over to the ministrations of the finest music teachers in the order …”

She described herself as gradually becoming her own person, feeling most at home with plain, ordinary folks, just an old shoe.

‘I love being a Sister of Providence. It is truly a gift from God.’

‘She was a faithful Dodgers fan, and the announcer Vin Scully was her hero. When the Dodgers lost to the Cubs this year, I don’t think anybody had the heart to tell her.’

She always tried to find the goodness in what was happening and praised God for the beauty, love and people around her

For 73 years as a Sister of Providence, Sister Ann Kevin heeded the call of Jesus to “Follow me.”

Many recall having their eyes riveted on Mary Loyola as she glided her way gracefully around the sanctuary, one by one lighting the candles for Mass or for Benediction. She always appeared unflustered, calm and steady.

It was in relationships, however, that Michael Ellen excelled

“Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking…

“She could deal with people who were difficult to deal with. And she worked hard!”