The death of Sister Antonia Colette Korycki (Sister Marina) occurred at Ruth Ross Residence in Saint John, NB on Monday, November 23, 2015. Antonia was born in Gronlid, Saskatchewan and entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on February 2, 1951. She received her certificate with the Canadian Society of Radiologic Technicians from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint John, NB, and her Bachelor of Science in R.T. from St. Louis University, MO.
From 1960-1973, Sister Korycki was the X-Ray Supervisor at Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. From 1973-1983 she was the X-Ray Supervisor and Instructor at the School of Radiologic Technology at the Moncton City Hospital in New Brunswick.
After her retirement and a sabbatical she was the Director of Volunteers at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In 1986 she returned to Holy Family Hospital, Prince Albert, SK, as a Pastoral Care Worker until the hospital closed in 1997. Returning to Saint John she continued Pastoral Care at Rocmaura Nursing Home until she moved to Ruth Ross Residence.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John, NB (506-634-1965).