Springfield, Massachusetts
Sister Ellen O'Connor, SND 1921 - 2011 SPRINGFIELD Sister Ellen O'Connor (Helen Rita O'Connor), SND, daughter of the late Thomas and Nellie (Reilly) O'Connor, was Called Safely Home on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born in...
Read MoreSr. Ellen will be missed. I never knew her name was Helen until I visited her in Worcester and no one could find Sr. Ellen. In her fun and "marvelous" way she told me that becoming a sister knocked the H out of her. Sr Ellen was a teacher at Notre Dame and we had great fun with her. My mom, Alice Shea Rodgers, was pals with Sr. Thomasine and Sr. Ellen and I know they are doing a reel in the heavens now!
Bonnie Rodgers
December 02, 2011 | Winchester, MA
My condolences to Sr. Ellen's family as she journeys to a better place. She was my teacher at Notre Dame in Springfield (1977). I remember her as being a serious teacher who always inspired you to work hard. My parents often brought her and the other Sisters fruit baskets on Thanksgiving. Hopefully she will see John O'Sullivan and Eileen O'Connor-O'Sullivan for Thanksgiving in heaven in 2011. May she rest in peace.
Maureen O'Sullivan
November 30, 2011 | Monson, MA
I was a graduate of Cathedral High, did not have Sr Ellen but I can recall her beautiful smile in the history hall! Sr Ellen is entering God's Heavenly Kingdom during Advent! My prayers are with her family and especially with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur!
Teri Skura
November 29, 2011 | Tucson, AZ
Thank you, aunt, for the word "marvelous", a word you used so often and so sincerely it became part of my own vocabulary. My grandkids sometimes mimic me saying "marvelous", but that's okay because it's not just a word, it's an outlook. And it's a legacy. So thank you. Your niece Kathy
Kathy Stewart
November 28, 2011 | Warner Springs, CA
Thanksgiving 2010 South Florida Family
Ellen Christopher
November 28, 2011 | Davie, FL
Sister Ellen provided great encouragement and expertise when I entered the American Legion Oratorical Contest while at Cathedral. She was a real blessing to all her students. I'm thankful I had the chance to tell her that in person during a brief visit with her a few years back. My sincere condolences to her family.
Chris Broer
November 28, 2011 | Meridian, ID
Sister Ellen at her Jubilee with Aunt Sylvia and Aunt Kit and more
Ellen Christopher
November 28, 2011
Sister Ellen's 50th Jubilee
Ellen Christopher
November 28, 2011
Dear Sr. Ellen, I have a positive outlook in life, because you always looked for the good in everything, everybody and loved life. Thank you for that. Peace be with you.
Your loving niece, Jeanie
Jeanie Kilbride Mesler
November 27, 2011 | Davie, FL