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Beatrice Fitzgerald Obituary
Sister Beatrice Fitzgerald, OP died suddenly at the age of 80 on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center, Akron.
The former Martha Fitzgerald was the daughter of Edward and Delia Bridget Fitzgerald and entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron, now Dominican Sisters of Peace, from St. Mary Church, Wooster, Ohio on August 15, 1951. She made profession of vows on August 4, 1953. Sister graduated from Our Lady of the Elms High School in 1951; received her BSE from St. John College, Cleveland in 1962 and her MSE as a reading specialist from the University of Akron in 1973. She also took theology courses at Villanova University.
Sister began teaching in 1953 at Our Lady of the Elms Preschool, then at St. Paul and St. Bernard all in Akron; St. Augustine, Barberton and St. Dominic, Youngstown. Since 1987, she has been employed at the Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn in spiritual-care ministry. Sister Bea, as she was called, also has been in special ministry by visiting hospitals, nursing homes, hospice care and the sick and elderly in private homes.
Sister is survived by sisters, Mary Ellen Fitzgerald and Kathryn Drexler, both of Akron; and a few nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place at Our Lady of the Elms Convent, 1230 W. Market St., Akron on Tuesday, July 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. with a Wake Service at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Elms Chapel on Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Sr. Beatrice's name may be submitted securely on line at www.oppeace.org or sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219
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Mary Kathryn Walsh
October 30, 2014
A wonderful woman with a great love understanding and appreciation of baseball. Miss her energy and kindness
Mary Beth (Luxeder) Beekman
July 17, 2014
Sister Beatrice was my sweet second grade teacher at St. Augustine. She prepared us well for First Communion. I still think of her often as I fold my hands walking up to receive the Eucharist. Many years later she was such a wonderful blessing and brought great joy to my grandmother while at St. Edward's. She must have been beaming when greeted by Our Lord.
Kathy Flach
July 17, 2014
Sr. Bea prayed with my mom, Louise Wagner, each and every day for the past 6 years at St. Ed's. She prayed for each and every member of our family by name. Her memory was quite impressive. I will miss being greeted by her. She was such a kind spirit.
Diane Zak
July 16, 2014
Kathy & Mary,
Sr. Beatrice was a great comfort to mom the entire time she was at St. Eds. She was a wonderful woman. Another angel has gone to Heaven. She will be missed!
Mary (Snyder) Carter
July 16, 2014
Sr. Beatrice was not only my favorite teacher in the world at St. Bernard's, but she was like a mother to me. She always had a kind way about her and a bright smile. i learned how to lift one eyebrow from her and still think of her when I do it to my kids. You will be missed, but Heaven has definitely gained an angel!
Margo Kernen
July 16, 2014
My mother had a difficult time adjusting to life in a nursing home, but she loved Sister Bea. She would say, "When Sister Bea walks in the room, the sun starts shining." I am grateful for the love and light she brought to Mom's final days.
Marlene LoGrasso
July 16, 2014
Please accept my sympathy and prayers on the death of Sr. Bea. She assured each resident at St. Edward's
that God was
with them and loved them. Sr. Marlene LoGrasso, OSU
Kathy Welsh
July 15, 2014
My prayers are with Sister Beatrice. I loved her, her love of the Cleveland Indians and her happy demeanor. I taught with her at St. Augustine, and she was my brother's favorite teacher at St. Bernard grade school. She was a wonderful, compassionate woman. She has reached her heavenly home.
Lynette Ingram
July 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Sr. Bea's family. She will be greatly missed at the Village @ St. Edward.
July 15, 2014
from one who experienced Sr. Bea's good works while at St. Ed's. she was an irreplaceable source of support for my Mom.
and, now, she can hold hands with my Mom in heaven.
with gratitude,
Donna M
Mary Johnson
July 15, 2014
I am sadden to hear of Sr. Bea's passing. I will miss her words of wisdom, kindness to others and her generosity. You will be greatly missed.
Carrie Smith
July 15, 2014
Kathy,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your sister. Heaven gained a special angel to watch over us.
Terri Day (Gangle)
July 15, 2014
Sister Beatrice was my first grade teacher at St. Augustine's in 1969 and I think if her often. God bless.
Patricia Suchan
July 15, 2014
We will miss Sister Bea at our Caregivers' Weekends. She was a great presence in our midst.
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