Sister Francis Raftery

Happy heavenly birthday this February 16, 2026! You are kept close in my thoughts and prayers with loving gratitude for the great influence you were in my life. You taught by your example and true charity. I was blessed to be your student and keep in touch with you over the years! Until we meet again let us continue to pray for each other!

Sr. Francis was my professor at CSE when I was a student there graduating in 1980 with a BA in elementary/special Ed. She was a true Sister of Charity always kind and supportive and encouraging to all those she taught. I learned so much from her example! We kept in touch over the years and I was always humbled that she took time out of her busy schedule to write a note to keep in contact. Her tenure as president of CSE gave the college a great rebirth. She truly did all for the love of God....

May Rita Rest In Peace. Condolences and prayers from your Aunt Bridies family in Ireland and Atlanta. We remember fondly our visits to Margaret and Kitties home, and hearing all about our cousins.

I will always cherish my morning chit chats with Sr. Francis and i also enjoyed making her laugh, we shared the same kind of humor.
I had the greatest 7 years of working with Sr. Francis at St. Joseph's Hospital, a true leader, mentor and our biggest supporter to the Patient Relations Dept. Rosemarie, Angie, Celi, Nilsa, Keisha, and Ana. We will miss her greatly.

Sister Francis was my favorite professor at the College. She was a dynamic teacher-full of energy, life, humor. I had a successful teaching career thanks to her. Through the years after graduation we kept in touch. She always inquired about my husband, knowing his health was questionable. Yes, she always remembered names. We will always remember her with a smile.