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Sister Cecilia James Mahoney (Catherine D.), 95, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Baystate Medical Center on January 18, 2017. A native of Worcester, MA she was the daughter of James and Catherine O’Shea Mahoney. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of...

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I didn't have Smiley in class but my homeroom was next to her class my junior year. I got to know her better when she worked at Notre Dame School and my children had her as she was the head of the Library, then a few years later she always came to Pittsfield every few months with a few of her sister, sisters to have lunch with another teacher who had been in a Nursing Home. There was always a bunch of us that took Sue out to eat.The the nuns that were her friends from Notre Dame always...

Millie Southard

February 07, 2017 | Pittsfield, MA

The world has lost one of the lovliest, kindest , nuns ever . All the kids in my class of '61 , loved " Smiley " , and we knew she loved every one of us . I talked with her at our 50th reunion and she said when she taught me as a jr. , she was only 19 yrs. old. That she loved being around us cause she was the youngest of 8 children , and missed her siblings so much, that we helped fill the void :) I know she went straight to heaven , and is happy . R.I.P. Beautiful Sr. Cecilia James.

Maureen Healy - woodburn

January 23, 2017 | Mesa, AZ

Since Smiley was unable to come to our wedding, Mark & I made a stop at the convent at St Joe's immediately afterwards so she could share the love on our special day. Since that time, we have kept in touch each year through Christmas cards. I was fortunate to receive her beautiful card four weeks ago with her hand written note, "Blessings, Dee dear. Love, Sister C.J."
Rest In Peace, Lovely Lady. You'll be missed!

Dee Belanger (St Joe 1967)

January 21, 2017 | Timonium, MD

Remembering Sr. Cecilia James from my high school days at St. Joseph High School (Pittsfield, MA) brings a smile to my face.
Smiley, as she was referred to among her students, was a great educator and mentor as well as a warm, caring, compassionate human being. Her smile was contagious.
May you RIP, Smiley!

Margaret (Peggy) A. Fijal, '62 SJHS

Margaret (Peggy) A. Fijal

January 21, 2017 | Pittsfield, MA

I remember SR. Cecilia James as an excellent teacher and caring human being. She was very much a favorite during her many years at ST. Josephs' High School. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

Sharon A. (Carmel) Shogry

January 20, 2017 | Naples, FL

I have fond memories of Sr. Cecilia James from high school. She was a wonderful teacher and a kind and caring human being. May she rest in peace.

Cathy (Teal) Saccente

January 20, 2017 | Rocky Hill, CT

Smiley,
Thanks for the mentoring. Have a good Eternity.

Steve Albro SJHS '63

January 20, 2017 | South Euclid, OH

Sr. Cecilia James ( Smiley ) was a truly wonderful Woman and Nun who treated us all at St. Joseph's High School as if we were part of her family. We all loved her and will remember her forever

Joe Woitkoski

January 20, 2017 | Pittsfield, MA

A beautiful soul gone home to God. Sr. Cecilia, you will be truly be missed. Rest In Peace.

January 20, 2017

Sr. Cecilia James Mahoney

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