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JEAN BABEAUX Obituary
91, formerly Sr. Mary Irene, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria, PA. A 1945 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy, Canton, she entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Congregation in 1946 from St. Joseph Parish, Canton. Sr. Jean dedicated her 49 years of ministry as an educator, high school librarian, minister of hospitality and director of the Villa Maria Circle of Prayer. She taught at Canton Central Catholic High School as well as in schools in the Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown areas as well as in the Steubenville diocese. She was director of the Villa Maria Circle of Prayer at Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria from 2000-2008. She served with her sisters in the Ministry of Prayer until her death.
The daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (McDonough) Babeaux, she is survived by her nine nieces and nephews and their families and her sisters in the Humility of Mary Congregation with whom she shared her life for 72 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. William L. Babeaux and her sister, Mary Lou Tenbusch.
Funeral Wednesday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. at Villa Maria Chapel, Villa Maria Pa. Friends may call at Villa Maria Chapel Tuesday, May 22, 3:30-7 p.m.and Wednesday, May 23 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Development Office, PO Box 534, Villa Maria, PA 16155. See www.humilityofmary.org
Arrangements by The McCauley Funeral Home - Youngstown.
(McCauley, 330-743-2841)
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Kathy Gaylor
October 9, 2018
Aunt Jean you will be dearly missed.
Geral Garman
May 23, 2018
God Bless Sr. Jean:
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DG
May 21, 2018
My sympathy goes out to the Babeaux Family for your loss during your time of grief. May God's word and his loyal love comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119: 50,76
Cindee Case
May 20, 2018
My sympathy to all of Sr. Jean's loved ones and fellow HM sisters. May she rest in peace, assured that her good works will carry on through those she served.
Dave O'Karma
May 20, 2018
Thank you, Sister Jean, for just being so wonderful.
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