Sr. Mary Maloney
Born In: Joggins, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: June 17th, 2011
Sister Mary Maloney, 86, a Sister of Saint Martha of Antigonish, died at Bethany, the motherhouse, on Friday, June 17, 2011, in the 53rd year of her religious life.
Born in Joggins, Nova Scotia, Sister Mary was one of 10 children of the late Martin and Jean (Scott) Maloney.
Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha on Feb. 15, 1957, pronounced her first vows in 1959 and her perpetual profession of vows on Aug. 15, 1964.
Prior to entering the congregation, Sister Mary worked as a domestic as well as in factory and general office work. After her profession of vows, Sister spent most of her life ministering in institutions operated by the congregation. In Antigonish she served at Bethany, St. Martha’s Hospital and St. Martha’s Convent (St. F.X.). She served also at St. Pius X Seminary, Ottawa. In 2002, Sister retired to the motherhouse where she resided until her death.
Sister Mary is survived by sisters, Dorothy Maloney, New Glasgow, Isabel Chadwick and Elizabeth Munzie, both of Trenton.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Gladys Anderson, Margaret Maloney, Phyllis Kearns and brothers, Charles, Dan and Martin.
The remains will be resting at Bethany, beginning Sunday, June 19 at 1:15 p.m., where a Celebration of Vigil will be held on the same evening at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in Bethany Chapel.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry’ Funeral Services of Antigonish.
Online condolenses www.clcurry.com.
