Sister Gertrude Clear

A beloved member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston for 72 years, and of the Bethany Healthcare Community in Framingham, died Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Bethany Healthcare Center, Framingham. Daughter of the late Thomas E. and Bridget J. (Coleman) Clear. Sister of the late Edward, Mary Cecilia, Margaret, Laurence, and Thomas. Survived by Barry, Brian, and Patrice Clear. Retired teacher formerly missioned at St. Matthew, Dorchester; St. James, Haverhill; St. Clement, Somerville; St. Mary, Lynn; Fontbonne Academy, Milton; Cathedral High School, Boston. Former Librarian at Aquinas Jr. College, Milton and Newton, and at Regis College, Weston. Visiting hours at St. Joseph Hall, 93 Bethany Rd. Framingham will be Monday, February 20, 2006 from 3:30 PM to 6 PM followed by a Vigil Prayer Service at 6 PM. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 97 Bethany Rd, Framingham at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow in Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Arrangements are under the direction of the McNamara Funeral Home, 460 Washington St, BRIGHTON 02135. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Mission Advancement Office, 637 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135 McNamara Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 617-782-9636