Mont Marie & St. Joseph Senior Residences is an apartment community located in Hampden County and the 01040 ZIP Code. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 am with a prayer service at 10:00 am. Sister Gertrude entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1947 from St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield, having graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1939 and Berkshire Business School in 1941. Many of them are frail elders, for whom change is a difficult. In 1993 she retired at Sr. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie. The congregation is also relocating its administrative offices to what was the rectory for Our Lady of Hope Parish on Armory Street, in Springfield. from Framingham State University, a certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from Campion Renewal Center, Weston, and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Center for Religious Development, Cambridge. Sister Marion ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Joseph School, North Adams; as teacher and principal at St. Mary School, Northampton and as principal at St. Jerome High School, Holyoke; she was a teacher in the Diocese of Providence at St. Joseph (Hazard Memorial) School, Newport and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Stephen High School, Worcester and St. Mary, Southbridge. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Sister Annmarie Sanders, of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and a Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, said congregations pooling retirement resources is a "trend throughout the whole country.". She then became Director of Religious Education at Holy Name Parish, Springfield and subsequently Consultant in Religious Education for the Diocese of Springfield. She said the congregation also held a "day of reflection and prayer" on June 9, led by Sister of Assumption Nancy Sheridan, whose congregation went through a similar transition. If a donor answers "yes" to any high-risk question on his Medical History Questionnaire, the donor is . Sister graduated from Mt. Holyoke; Mont Marie Cemetery; Added: 1 Mar 2004; Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 1979074; Add Photos. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and an M.A. She was also the recipient of several awards: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Carol McGovern, RSM Memorial Award, 1998; the Goff Womens Achievement Award, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhode Island Public Health Association, 2008; The Providence Newspaper Guilds John Kiffney Public Service Award, 2010; YWCA Rhode Island Women of Achievement Award, 2013; and the Ignatian Volunteer Corps Della Strada Award, 2014. Sister graduated from St. Michael High School, Northampton. Sister Cecile served as teacher at St. Rochs, St. Jean Baptiste, and St. Matthew Schools, all in Fall River; St. Joseph School and St. Marys Home, both in New Bedford; St. Michael School, Ocean Grove and St. Joseph School, Vinton, LA. This area is served by the Holyoke attendance zone. 34 Lower Westfield Road Holyoke, MA 1040. from Assumption College, Worcester, Mass. Sister was a faculty member in the Biology Department at The College of Our Lady of the Elms for her entire teaching career. In addition to her sisters in community, she is survived by her cousins, Peggy Ann Bourassa of Woonsocket, RI and Cathy Chenot of Burrillville, RI and by her close friend, Susan McNamee of Tolland, CT. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, North Adams and earned a B.A. There are also two other vacant buildings on the property that the congregation, which is in talks with developers, hopes to turn into a source of revenue, possibly as additional affordable housing for seniors. Sister Roberta Maria Campbell (Margaret), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Holyoke, MA on May 9, 2015. A light lunch will be served to all in attendance between the wake and the funeral. degree from Fairfield University. Sister Roberta ministered in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at Sacred Heart School, Holyoke, St. Charles and St. Mary Schools, Pittsfield, and St. Matthew School, Springfield; in the Diocese of Worcester as a teacher at St. Paul School, Blackstone and St. Louis School, Webster; in the Diocese of Providence, RI at St. Francis Day Center, Manville and as a pastoral minister at Sacred Heart Parish, Pawtucket. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sisters Lillian Marie Poitras of Fall River and Antoinette Marie Aubin of Westport, Mass. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery, Holyoke. Sister Patricia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Michael's Cathedral Parish, Springfield. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by several cousins and their families. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ryan, SSJ. Celebrating 75 years are Sisters Theresa Croteau and Teresa Moran. In addition to her Sisters in community, she is survived by her sisters, Sr. Claire Belforti, SSJ of Framingham and Frances Giacomuzzi of Vero Beach, FL and by several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. She earned a B.A. from Rhode Island College in Providence RI. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican, Some 30 retired Sisters are moving from Mont Marie. and by several nieces and nephews. She attended Holy Name Grammar School and graduated in 1965 from Cathedral High School. from Assumption College, Worcester. She also taught in St. Joseph High School, Conway, Arkansas, St.Peter High School, Worcester and Cathedral High School, Springfield. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels. During her retirement years, Sister served as a switchboard operator at Mont Marie and a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community Support Staff. For the past 15 years she has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Michaels, East Longmeadow. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican. Ed. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. For over 50 years her ministry was to provide service to her Sisters in community, first as cook and later as a certified nursing assistant. In 2010, Sister entered the Health Care Center where she continued her outreach ministry to others. Sister Doris entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Patrick Parish, Chicopee in 1955. St. Joseph Academy and earned a B.S. Services for Sr. Roberta will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Mont Marie in Holyoke on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Sister also served her congregation as coordinator of the Team for Apostolic Ministry. Sister Ellen Therese entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Vermont in 1938 from St. Charles Parish, Bellows Falls, VT. She became a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield in 2001 when the two communities merged. Sr. Betty taught at St. Marys High School, Milford and St. Marys High School, Westfield, where she also served as Principal. degree from the College of St. Joseph the Provider in Rutland, Vermont. Sister James Marion Butler, ( Florence), 85, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in her 67th year, died Sunday October 26, 2008 in Mont Marie Health Care Center,. ; Kathy Keefe of Catskill, NY, and Angela Leslie Keefe of Sydney, Australia. She attended Christ the King School and was graduated from Rutland High School. Sister Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Joseph Sullivan, William John Sullivan, Mary Patricia (Sullivan) Courtois, and Timothy Joseph Sullivan. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. . The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. Services for Sr. Mary Beatrice will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 with burial at 9:00 a.m. at Mont Marie Cemetery in Holyoke, Mass. degree from Assumption College, Worcester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Sister Grace Belforti, (Edward Anna), 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham, Mass. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. He may be an introvert, but he gives everything he's got, no matter what he's doing. With million-dollar renovations now complete, we have infused every aspect of our environment with our signature Rehabbing Care., 36 Lower Westfield Road Holyoke, MA 01040. Skip to main content. and Louise Gragnani of Naples, Fla. as well as by several nieces and nephews. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. Sister was chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, and Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Her teaching positions included Holy Trinity School, Greenfield and St. Peter's School, Worcester. She earned a B.A. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran. and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education from Danvers State Hospital. The 38 Lower Westfield Rd. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sr. Loretta is survived by two nieces and a nephew. Sister taught in the schools of the Diocese of Springfield at Our Lady of Hope and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Springfield; Holy Trinity, Greenfield; St. Joseph, North Adams and Holyoke Catholic High School, Holyoke; in the Diocese of Providence at Sacred Heart, Pawtucket and in the Diocese of Worcester at St. Paul, Blackstone, St. Louis, Webster and St Peter-Marian, Worcester. She will be waked from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. She will be waked from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a prayer service at 10:00 AM. We resolved to do what we needed to do, and to make choices that would allow us to care for every one of our Sisters through out her lifetime. All three women said a greater challenge is further down the road when members, now able to live independently, need care in skilled nursing facilities, -- both the Mont's health care center and the one in Framingham are filled - or when members need a place to recuperate, after surgery, or the community needs a place for members to congregate. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister Grace Morrissey of Burlington, VT, and by two brothers, Eugene Morrissey of Burlington and John Morrissey of Stowe, VT and their families. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery. She was predeceased by her siblings Raymond, John, William and Mildred McGurk and Mary Conlin. She earned an M.A. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on September 8, 1943 and made her final profession on August 24, 1949. In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her siblings Mary Ann Boon of Gloucester Pt., VA; Noreen Gallagher Smith of Austin, TX; James F. Leary of Washington, DC; Denise Jones of Milwaukee, WI; Martin F. Leary of Vine Grove, KY; Frances Kollenz of Mulhauser, Germany; Therese Thornock of Phoenix, AZ; and Clare Decosmo of Ft. Myers, FL. She was predeceased by her sisters Kathleen Relihan of Springfield and Eileen Tobin of Holyoke. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Patricia is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. Sister served in the Diocese of Springfield as a teacher at St. Jerome School, Holyoke, St. Patrick School, Chicopee and Cathedral High School, Springfield. in 2002. Born in St. Albans, VT she was the daughter of William and Frances (Frost) Blackburn. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vermont; St. Charles, Bellows Falls; Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales in Bennington, Vermont. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Francis Parish, North Adams in 1943. Sister Marion entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in 1936 from St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. Among Sister Louises teaching assignments were the following schools: St. Stephen, Worcester, Sacred Heart, Holyoke, Holy Family, Springfield, Sacred Heart, Pawtucket, RI, St. Mary, Southbridge. She was graduated from Cathedral High School and earned an A.B. St. Joseph Convent, Rutland and moved to Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke in 2005. All services for Sr. Elizabeth will take place in St. Michaels Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee. Another group will move into the infirmary or housing of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, in Holyoke. In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by her siblings Edith Eileen Eramo and Albert Leroy Graves, both of Millbury, MA; Margaret Mary Dahlstrom of North Grafton, MA; and James Charles Graves of Sutton, MA. from Boston College. We are deeply grateful for all of your support during these unprecedented times. Sr. Betty was Dean of Students and later Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Elms College, Chicopee. Mont Marie & St. Joseph Senior Residences in Holyoke, MA is ready for you to visit. she was the daughter of James F. and Catherine (Germain) Leary. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a Masters degree in pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. Teaching assignments for Sr. Madeline included both St. Joseph Grammar and High School in Pittsfield, St. Joseph Grammar School, North Adams, and Cathedral High School, Springfield. She graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and a M.A. Sister Norma entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Mary Parish, Northampton in 1940. She also served in the Worcester Diocesan Office and as director of CCD at St. Patrick Parish, Whitinsville, Mass. Sister Elizabeth taught at Mt. ; her niece, Yvonne Kozlowski of Milford and her nephews Edmund, Paul and Burton Cormier of Northbridge, Mass., Brooksville, Fla., and Bellingham, Mass., respectively. degrees from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, Mass. Sister was retired and lived at St. Joseph Residence, Mont Marie, Holyoke. and M.A. She received her early education at Sacred Heart School, Worcester and was graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1934. and an M.A. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister Clare is survived by her brother, Joseph and several generations of loving nieces and nephews. on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m.