Sr. Marie Assumpta C.J.C.

BROCKTON Sr. Marie Assumpta, C.J.C., a Poor Sister of Jesus Crucified and the Sorrowful Mother, died Dec. 2, 2008. Mary Aleknavich, daughter of the late Kayetan and Tillie (Theophilia Deguzis) Aleknavich of Lithuania, was raised and educated in Luzerne, Pa. She entered religious life in Elmhurst (Moscow), Pa., Sept. 8, 1931. As a Sister of Jesus Crucified, she was known as Sr. Marie Assumpta. Having earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from Marywood College, Scranton, Pa., she held educational assignments in community missions and schools in Worcester, Norwood, Brockton, Lawrence and South Boston. She also worked in Tamaqua, Pa., Frackville, Pa., Carbondale, Pa., Girardville, Pa., Scranton, Pa., Miners-Mills, Pa., Elmhurst, Pa., and East Hartford, Conn. She attended food service workshops at Stonehill College, Easton, and continuing education courses at Misericordia College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and Holy Name, Oakland, Calif. She volunteered a full year of service as director of dietary department in Our Lady of Sorrows Convent kitchen. She was an adept sacristan in her assigned parishes, delighted in doing crafts and enjoyed preparing flowers for the altar. She continued all these good works in her retirement years spent at the Motherhouse. She was a sister of Lillian Farris of Edwardsville, Pa.; an aunt of devoted nieces and nephews; and cousin of many. She was also the sister of the late Benny (Balisius), John, George, Joseph and Tillie (Theophilia) Aleknavich, Helen (Aleknavich) Mackarewicz and Agnes (Aleknavich) Gatusky. Calling hours Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, from 2 to 5 p.m., in Our Lady of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher St., Brockton. Funeral Mass in Convent Chapel Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Poor Sisters of Jesus Crucified, Our Lady of Sorrows Convent, Brockton. Call 508-583-7272 or visit www.waittfuneralhome.com.