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Vincentia Davis Obituary

A beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston for 65 years, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham. Daughter of the late Richard B. Davis and Ada (Noonan) Davis. Sister of John F. Davis and the late Pyrtle (Davis) Magee, Richard, James, Charles, Paul, Joan and Jean Davis. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Formerly missioned as teacher at St. Mary's, Brookline; St. Lazarus, East Boston; St. John, Boston; St. James, Haverhill; St. Bridget, Framingham; Cardinal Spellman, Brockton; and as principal at St. Mary's, Dedham. Visiting hours at Holy Spirit Chapel, Bethany Health Care Center, 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, Thursday, September 13, 2007, 3:30-6:OO p.m. Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass. Prayers of Final Commendation at Bethany on Friday, September 14, 2007 at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Framingham. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home, FRAMINGHAM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, c/o Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 12, 2007.

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Dianne M. Brunner (Di Panfilo)

December 15, 2021

I miss the good old days at St. John School in the North End of Boston! Dianne (and Thank You, Sister V.)

Mary Magee-Johnson

September 22, 2007

Our family was very blessed to have Sister Vincentia for 91 years. It just does not feel long enough with this wonderful person. She was a bright light in this world. We miss her so much.She was my aunt and my friend. Mary Elizabeth

Sally Kopf

September 12, 2007

Sr Vincentia was the sweetest inspiration to the Fine Arts paths in life. Her bold encouragements and joyful spirit allowed the truest artistic expressions to emerge from the mere apprentices we were. I smile to think of her next path in life.

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