SISTER RUTH DONNELLY OSU

At St. Francis de Sales in Parma OH, Sr. Marie Daniel (Ruth Donnelly) was my 1st grade teacher and it was her 1st time teaching. The following year, 2nd grade, she prepared me for my 1st communion. That was 76 years ago. In 1967, at St. Francis she prepared my son for his 1st communion. She was a loving and fun person with whom I stayed in contact with all these years. One of my fondest memories was asking her to join me in the St. Patrick's day parade in downtown Cleveland. She was at...

May you forever be in the loving grace of the lord. Your kindness in this world was a testament to good will towards a humankind. You showed compassion for the less fortunate and disabled Americans with long time friend S. Brady, whom I'm sure will miss you dearly. I was a care giver of hers years ago and we attended your tuesday activity night for the disabled. Blessings to you and Godspeed to heaven on Eagles Wings. Much Love

Sr. Marie Daniel gave me a First Communion prayer book and rosary when I made my first communion on May 14, 1944. She was teaching 1st grade at St. FRancis de Sales School in Parma and my uncle, Msgr. McGlynn was the pastor there. she was always my favorite of the sisters there and every time my family would visit I would go to the convent to see her.
We became good buddies. I now live in Lancaster,PA and just recently offered that same precious prayer book and rosary to my youngest...

Dorothy L Donnelly

YOU WERE A LOVING SISTER TO ME