Sister Janice Goodale

Sister Janice Goodale of Leominster; 88 LEOMINSTER Sister Janice Goodale, 88, formerly known as Sr. Mary Leona, of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of 99 Church St., died Sunday, Aug. 9, in the Lutheran Healthcare Center in Worcester after a long illness. She was born in Leominster, on Aug. 13, 1921, a daughter of the late Everett and Annie (Gettens) Goodale. Sister Goodale entered the Sisters of the Presentation in March of 1940 and professed her final vows in August of 1945. She received her Bachelors Degree as well as a Masters Degree in Education from Boston College. In later years, Sister Goodale also went on to study and receive her certification as a geriatric nurse's aid, as well as a certification in Clinical Pastoral Education. Sister Goodale worked as a teacher and also served as principal at both the elementary and secondary school levels within various schools in the Dioceses of Worcester and the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. After retiring from education, sister continued her mission of reaching out to others in various capacities, serving within the Diocese of Worcester. Next to teaching her ministry as chaplain at Mercy Hospital in Springfield brought her much joy. She also spent several years working with the Council on Aging in Fitchburg as an Ombudsman, until sickness forced her to retire. Her love for people and her outreach to others was always and ever evident. She leaves two sisters, Marie Farnsworth and Madeline Loiselle both of Leominster, as well as many nephews and nieces and grandnephews and grandnieces. She is predeceased by her sisters, Sr. Mary Lorraine, S.P.B.V.M., and Eleanor Goodale and a brother Everett Goodale. GOODALE The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a Mass at 10 A.M. in the Presentation Convent Chapel, 99 Church St. Calling hours at the Presentation Convent will be held on Tuesday Aug. 11, from 6 to 8 P.M. with a wake service at 7 P.M. that evening in the chapel. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Presentation Retirement Fund, 99 Church St., Leominster, MA 01453. The Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home is directing the funeral arrangements. www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net.