Sister Barbara Ann KEANE

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Tompkins Funeral Home - Township Chapel

435 Davis Dr.

Kingston, Ontario

Barbara KEANE Obituary

KEANE, Sister Barbara Ann CND (Sister St. Barbara Ann) - Peacefully at Providence Motherhouse, Kingston, ON, Sister Barbara Ann Keane of the Congregation of Notre Dame, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in her eighty-fourth year. She was predeceased by her parents Edward Keane and Esther Dunn, her sisters June Brodie, Lorna Donaldson, Sheila O'Connor and her brother Kevin Keane. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by members of her religious community, former students and collaborators in education. Sister Barbara was born in Ottawa and entered the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1951, making her Religious Profession in 1953. She was a lifelong educator serving as a teacher and an administrator, beginning at Notre Dame High School, Kingston, followed by a number of years in Ottawa, finishing her career in several schools in Toronto. Friends will be received at the Township Chapel of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 435 Davis Dr. (Taylor Kidd Blvd. and Centennial Dr.), on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at St. Joseph Church, 392 Palace Rd., followed by the Rite of Committal prayers in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kingston, ON. Sharing Memories at www.gftompkins-township.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 19, 2013.

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The Power Family

December 21, 2013

Sister Barbara was our principal at Holy Cross School in Toronto. Four children in our family attended during her work there. We greatly respected her for her firm standards. One did not want to disappoint Sister Barbara! She could also show her "lighter" side, as she did when she joined-in at the skating rink nearby. Rest in peace Sister Barbara....Condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.

Maria Presta

December 20, 2013

I have very fond Memories of Sister Keane when I was a little girl at Holy Cross. I felt even closer to her when I was old enough to understand that she had MS, like my Mom, and even later when I attended Notre Dame High School in Toronto. My Most Sincere Condolences to her Family, and to the Sisters of Notre Dame. Rest in Peace, Sister Keane. You will always be remembered!

Karen Hughes-izumi

December 20, 2013

I will be forever grateful to Sister Barbara for hiring me back in 1969 and I was assigned to teach at her school, Holy Cross. Our staff was like a big family and I cherish many memories of the good times had with Sister Barbara. She coached the hockey team and I
assisted her. She really loved the game! This eventually led to the tournaments held at Maple Leaf Gardens each year. Fun times! May you rest in Peace Sister.

Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan

December 19, 2013

I will always remember Sr. Barbara's wonderful smile and love of children and staff in her role as principal in MSSB schools. Sr. was so supportive of my work in education and for that kindness, I shall be forever grateful. Rest in Peace, dear Sr. Barbara

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Kathy Kelly

December 19, 2013

I have good memories of the contacts I have had over the years with Sister Barbara. Sending condolences to her family, including her CND one.

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