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EUNICE FITZGERALD Obituary

SISTER EUNICE FitzGERALD, CSJ (SISTER DRUSILLA) In her 77th year as a beloved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Devoted daughter of the late William T. and the late Gertrude L. (Murphy) FitzGerald and the loving sister of the late Rev. William FitzGerald, SJ, Anne McDonald, and Agnes Fraser. Sister Eunice is survived by many cherished nieces, a nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, and her Sisters in the Congregation. Formerly missioned as a teacher at St. James High School, Haverhill; teacher and librarian at Cardinal Spellman High School, Brockton; Principal at Sacred Heart School, Weymouth; Assistant Principal and teacher at Fontbonne Academy, Milton; as well as Director of the Development Office for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Visiting hours at Holy Spirit Chapel, Bethany Health Care Center, 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, Monday, March 18, 2019, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Prayer Service at 10:15 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass and Prayers of Final Commendation at Bethany at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick, MA. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home, FRAMINGHAM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, c/o Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135. Norton Funeral Home Framingham, MA

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 15 to Mar. 17, 2019.

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March 26, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Sister Eunice FitzGerald, C.S.J. May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide a measure of comfort to you until Gods promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

March 20, 2019

Sister Eunice was my teacher and principal at Sacred Heart. I was blessed to have known her. Her sincerity, warmth and humor were greatly appreciated. Sister Eunice will always be remembered and memories of her cherished. She had a tremendous impact on my life. May she rest in the arms of Our Lord.

March 19, 2019

You have my deepest condolences. As you remember your loved one, God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3).

Elaine M. Sudanowicz

March 17, 2019

Sr. Eunice is an outstanding educator who instilled meaningful life values as my teacher and dear friend. Her continued involvement in my life's journey greatly contributed to guiding my pursuit of higher education influencing my direction and commitment to serving others.
Fontbonne Graduate of 1974

Woodstock Bob Spellman '67

March 17, 2019

Sister Drusilla was my Spellman 10th grade home room teacher. She made learning fun; and her drama productions were epic. Best teacher ever!!

March 16, 2019

Sr. Eunice played such a meaningful role in my life at Fontbonne. God bless her soul. My sincere condolences to her family and all those that loved her. Beth Kelley Whalley FBA 79

March 16, 2019

~FBA Graduate

March 16, 2019

I remember Sister Eunice as a very warm and kind woman. May she rest in peace.
~FBA Graduate

Denise Sullivan

March 15, 2019

To Sister's Family and Fellow Religious:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sister had a tremendous impact on many lives.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Denise Morris Sullivan
FA 1977

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