Sr. Jacqueline M. Garland RSM

Garland, Sr. Jacqueline M. RSM ALBANY Sr. Jacqueline M. Garland, RSM (Sister Mary Baptista) died at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Center, Albany, N.Y. on August 18, 2008. A Sister of Mercy in the Albany region for 71 years, Sister was born in Albany, the daughter of the late James J. Garland and Mary M. Craven. She was predeceased by a sister, Rosemary Nohlen. Sister is also survived by the Sisters of Mercy. Sister was a graduate of the College of St. Rose and State University of Albany. Sister's teaching career included various schools in the Albany Diocese including St. John the Baptist, Schenectady; Sacred Heart of Mary and St. Patrick's Schools in Watervliet; St. Mary's, Oneonta and Catholic Central High School, Troy. Sister also worked as a librarian at various schools; St. Teresa's, Vincentian High School; St. Joseph's, So. End Consolidated, Albany. Most recently, Sister was the librarian at Maria College, retiring in 1996. Sister was an active and beloved member of the Black Apostolate Community where she is survived by many friends. The Religious Sisters of Mercy would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs at McAuley Residence and St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Center for the wonderful care Sister received during her final years. Viewing hours will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on August 20 in the Chapel of the Convent of Mercy, 634 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Members of the Black Catholic Apostolate Community will gather at the Convent Chapel at 6 p.m. to remember their beloved friend, Sr. Jacqueline. Sisters and friends are also welcome to attend a prayer service of remembrance in the chapel at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on, August 21 in the chapel. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. Contributions in memory of Sr. Jacqueline may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, 310 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com