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Sister Mary Brennan OP

1930 - 2017

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1930

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2017

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Mary Brennan Obituary

May 1, 1930 - June 21, 2017 Sister Mary Brennan, OP, formerly Sister Mary David, passed away at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse in Fremont, CA on June 21, 2017. Sister was born in San Francisco to James J. Brennan and Marcelline Gassetin on May 1, 1930; was educated in parochial schools in San Francisco and Oakland; and made her profession with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in 1953. Sister Mary Brennan was a gifted educator and school administrator for 33 years and an equally dedicated development director for Catholic schools for another 25 years. She loved art, drama, music, needlework, science, movies, the beach, people, politics, and a good argument. Her joy for life and her sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel in Fremont, CA on June 26, 2017 at 11:00 am, followed by luncheon and burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Vision of Hope, the Dominican Sisters' Foundation for the support of inner city schools, at 1555 34th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2017.

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Sharon Ceasar

July 9, 2017

I loved going to morning Mass in the Chapel with Sister Mary, Sister Ann, Sister Delores and Sister Mora at the convent they used to live at in Berkeleyy. After Mass we would have breakfast and dubbed our little get together as the breakfast club. Along with Father Luke, Sister Mary had the best jokes and conversations. Since I was in Israel at the time of her passing into eternal life and her burial, I wanted to add my fond memories of Sister Mary belatedly. Rest in peace dear friend

Janice Pavese

June 25, 2017

A wise, witty, and wonderful woman. May you rest in peace.

Kathy Wood

June 25, 2017

Sr, Mary Brennan was my counsellor and a friend all these years from St. Elizabeth High School when I went there in 1969-1973.

The photo in question (courtesy of Rita Kovas)

Laura Morland

June 24, 2017

Sister Mary Brennan appeared on the St. Mary Magdalen TV slideshow just as I snapped a photo of Fr. David O'Rourke, O.P. speaking.

Laura Morland

June 24, 2017

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