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Thecla Mawn Obituary
Sr. Thecla Mawn, formerly Margaret Mawn, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, New York for the past 69 years, died on May 13, 2015 in St. Martin de Porres Community. Sister was 86 years of age.
Sr. Thecla was born to John Mawn and Annie McGovern Mawn on October 16, 1928 in the Bronx. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic on September 12, 1946 from St. Luke's Parish, Bronx, NY. Sr. Thecla received the Dominican habit on September 2, 1947, professed first vows on September 3, 1948, and final vows on September 5, 1951.
Sister held the BA in Education from Catholic Teachers College, Rhode Island and the MA in Guidance, and Counseling from Manhattan College, NY.
Sr. Thecla's many years of active ministry included: Holy Spirit School, Bronx, NY, 1949 -54; St. Pius School, Providence, R.I., 1954-61; St. Anselm's School, Bronx, NY, 1961-66; Holy Cross School, NY, 1966-67, and St. Paul's School, Daytona Beach Florida, Principal, 1967-70. Sister served the Diocese of Orlando as Director of Elementary Education, 1970-72, as well as the Blauvelt Congregation as Director of Ministry, 1972-75, Social Concerns Coordinator, 1975-79, and Secretary General 1979-87. Sister ministered in St. Dominic's Home, Blauvelt, NY as Assistant Director of Employee Relations, 1987-2002 and Human Resource Specialist 2002-2013.
In addition to her religious congregation, Sr. Thecla is survived by her nephews Michael and Sean McSherry, and James Mawn and her nieces Peggy Martino, Susan McSherry and Patricia Mawn-Alley.
She was predeceased by her sister Anne and her brothers John and James Mawn.
Relatives and friends can attend services at: St. Dominic's Convent, 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt, New York. Wake: Friday, May 15, 2015 3 - 7 PM, evening prayer: Friday, 6 PM. Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10:30 AM. Burial: immediately following in St. Dominic's Convent Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, New York.
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88 South Broadway Nyack, NY
(845) 358-0573
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Val Cubano
May 8, 2022
Rest in peace Sister
Vladimir
Vladimir cubano
October 12, 2021
Sister was my fifth grade teacher at st anselms school bronx ny for 1965-66
I fondly remember her as a wonderful teacher and person. She was always kind and sweet. I will always remember her and pray she is now forever resting and smiling
Love
Vladimir
Simply Denise
May 14, 2015
Sister Thecla is and was a beckon of light, inspiration and a messenger to all that she encountered. She taught me the true meaning of being of service to others and expecting nothing in return but LOVE. I very am honored to have had an opportunity to share time with her in the workplace.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 13, 2015
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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