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Kathleen Duffy Obituary
Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester.
Sister received her early education in the parochial schools of Worcester and was graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1949. She received an A.B. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA and was certified as an elementary school administrator in 1970.
Sister taught in the schools of the Springfield Diocese at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Holy Name, Springfield; St. Mary, Northampton and Immaculate Conception, Easthampton. She served in the Diocese of Worcester as teacher at St. Mary, Southbridge and at St. Mary, Uxbridge and as Principal at Our Lady of the Valley, Uxbridge.
In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her sister, Eleanor Marquis and her brother, Gerald Duffy both of Worcester, many nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by ten brothers and sisters.
The wake will take place at Mont Marie on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 from 2:00 p.m to 4:30 p.m with a Prayer Service at 3:00 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery, Holyoke, MA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mont Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Rd., Ste. 1, Holyoke, MA 01040-2739. A Memorial Mass for Sister Duffy will be held on Wednesday September 24, 2008 at 7 p.m at St. Mary's Church, 71 Meadow St., Uxbridge, MA. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Duffy
Patricia (Maynard) Emory
September 22, 2008
Sister Kathleen was my eighth grade teacher at Saint Mary's School in Southbridge. In those days she was known as Sister John Robert and wore the traditional Sisters of Saint Joseph habit. Sister was very strict - she pulled no punches. I remember her patrolling the schoolyard at lunch recess with her white stick. In her words, she had a "paddle and a good left." She was a good teacher, had high standards, and wanted everyone to do their best. I will always remember her.
September 21, 2008
I will always remember Sister Kathleen. She was my eighth grade teacher at St. Mary's of Uxbridge. I will remember her singing in church and many of her phrases: "I can hear the grass grow" and others. She was hard working and cared for her students. I am sure she has been accepted to heaven with open arms.... Susan (Potter) Alix
Mary Jane McLaughlin
September 21, 2008
Father Damian said it all - well done Sister!
The matriarch to so many, but "oh" so humble. A teacher, confidant and friend who had a "Mary" heart in a "Martha" world yet always seemed to find a balance.
My prayers are with you my friend and with your family -
You will truly be missed, but always with us!
Mike, Jeannine, Tom, and Chris Merolli
September 21, 2008
Sister Kathleen will be missed greatly.
Our prayers go out to your entire family; both at the Sister's of Saint Joseph and to your brother and sister.
Father Rinaldo Damian
September 20, 2008
May the angels lead you into paradise, May the martyrs come to welcome you and lead you to the holy city the new and eternal Jerusalem, May the choirs of angels welcome you and lead you to the bosom of Abraham, Where Lazarus is poor no longer may you find eternal rest.
Well done Sister Kathleen!
Priscilla Romasco Kryger
September 20, 2008
Sister will be sadly missed by all of her friends from the Blackstone Valley. Sister enjoyed her daily walks to St's General Store for her morning cup of coffee with her "coffee club fans",and her walks with her neighbors dogs.We will all miss her "words of wisdom".
Bev Graveson
September 20, 2008
We will miss you Sister Kathleen!!
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