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Sr. Therese Joyce

Olean, New York

Aug 10, 1919 – Oct 9, 2023 (Age 104)

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BORN
August 10, 1919
DIED
October 9, 2023
AGE
104
LOCATION
Olean, New York

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Sr. Therese Joyce, OSFALLEGANY - Sr. Therese Joyce, OSF, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Mother-house.She was born Aug. 10, 1919, in County Galway, Ireland, the daughter of Peter and Mary McDonnell Joyce.Sr. Therese entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on Aug. 14, 1940;...

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As a former volunteer at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse I remember Sister Therese Joyce as a sweet and soft spoken nun who had such an exuberance for life, always a willing participant in the sisters' daily activities and a kind word for everyone, she was quite a lady. She had a wonderful memory on past and current events, a constant smile on her face and a huge gusto for life. Just being in her presence made me appreciative to have known her. Each minute of her 104+ years was a blessing to our...

I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting and getting to know Sr. Therese Joyce while working at the Motherhouse several years back. When I had to leave the Motherhouse, Sr. Therese Joyce and Sr. Virginia May had me in tears. I loved all the Sisters, but these two tugged on my heart strings the most. Till this day I still think about how they had their arms opened to me all the time. Sister Therese Joyce, may you rest in peace! Much love, Cindy