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Sr. Kathleen Morrison

Born In: Sydney

Passed in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 2nd, 2013

Sister Kathleen Morrison, 89, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Bethany on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. She was in the 62nd year of religious life.
Born in Sydney, N.S., Sr. Kathleen was one of nine children of the late Daniel and Kathleen (MacKinnon) Morrison. Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha in 1950, pronounced her first vows two years later, and in 1955 made her perpetual profession of vows.
Prior to entering the congregation Sister received a secretarial diploma from Mount Saint Bernard, Antigonish, and was employed for several years in general office work.
After profession of vows, she ministered in institutions operated by the congregation. She served at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Glace Bay and St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. For six years she served as general treasurer of the congregation. In 1973 she began ministry with the Diocese of Antigonish as accountant in the Chancery Office and later, for a period of 14 years, in the Marriage Tribunal, Sydney. Sister was also director of Bethany Center for a year.
In 1954 Sister Kathleen received her Bachelor of Commerce Degree, St. FX University, in 1977 a Master of Spirituality Degree, University of St. Louis, MO, and in 1980 her Licentiate and MA in Canon Law from St. Paul’s University, Ottawa.
Throughout her life, Sr. Kathleen’s integrity and faithfulness were an inspiration to her friends and co-workers.
Sister Kathleen is survived by sisters, Virginia Dowling and Sister Teresa, CND; and brothers, Patrick (Lindy) and David.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Ramsay, John and Ralph and Sister Mary, CND.
The remains are resting at Bethany. Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place, today, (Thursday, Sept. 5) at 2 p.m. in the Bethany chapel
Arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Services, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.


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