London, Ontario
SHARP- Sister Corona (Elisabet Hovey)
On Friday, December 11, 2009 at Brescia University College, London, ON., Sister Corona Sharp OSU (Elisabet Hovey) entered eternal life. She was born in Pasadena, California in 1922, the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Darenghy) and Louis Sharp. She entered the Ursulines of the Chatham Union in 1948. During her religious life she served as a teacher in Chatham and Windsor before becoming an English Professor at Brescia University College. She is the author of many professional articles in both English and German. Sister also made and put on puppet shows in London.
She is survived by her dear friend Sr. Mary Louise McKenzie, OSU. She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Sister Carola OSU.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the Ursuline Community in the O’Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. on Monday, December 14, 2009 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and for a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Michael’s Church, (515 Cheapside St. at Maitland St.) London. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, London.
Donations in memory of Sister Corona may be made to the Brescia Foundation or the London Food Bank.
I have just heard today about Sr.Corona's passing. I will always remember her for making English fun and her amazing puppets. She has a special place in my academic development
Laurie Clune
December 21, 2009 | Ajax, ON
I will miss you Sister Corona. You made Shakespeare come alive for me. Thank you for this gift.
Jen Tedford
December 18, 2009
I am so terribly sad to learn of Sister Corona's death. Between attending her Shakespeare classes, living with her on MRW II and working with her on one of her puppet production's of The Tempest I learned so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved her.
Condolences,
Lynn Porter
December 15, 2009
Condolences
Sadie McMenemy
December 13, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Sr Corona's death. She was our floor don from 1978-79...and we all saw such a wisdom and sense of humour...I still recall it to our children!! My kindest regards to Sister Mary Lou...I well remember how close you were...and everytime I read classic novels...I think of you..thanks!!
My deepest sympathy...and as Christians it is never goodbye, it is I will see you later
Nancy (Scoobie) Brewer
December 13, 2009
Sister Corona always made me feel very cared for during and after my time at Brescia College. I trust Sister will now once again fashion her wonderful puppets, and she will entertain the angels in heaven forever.
Karen Taelman
December 13, 2009 | Chatham, ON
Sister Corona was my English professor twice during my time at Brescia. How I loved her. She was everything that any woman could hope to be. She had warmth and passion for literature and the people around her, she was clothed in a mantle of gentility and grace, and the beauty of her face, her mind and soul shone through her in everything she did. I used to love to watch her as she engaged us in a discussion of Austen or Bronte -- her eyes flashing and hands elaborating. Spending an evening...
Judy Humphries
December 13, 2009 | Gravenhurst, ON
Sister Corona made me feel like family from the moment that I came to Brescia University College as a faculty member. She felt like a grandmother to me; I adored her. She will be missed, but now, is finally pain-free and at peace. She will always be remembered and always loved.
Lisa Jakubowski
December 12, 2009
Sister Corona was a legacy and an example of academia at its best.
Brescia College will never be the same and we will all miss her!
Condolences and prayers,
Maureen Byrne Kuzak
December 12, 2009
