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Patricia Kidder Obituary
MONROE, Mich. -- Sister Patricia Ann Kidder, IHM, 79, died Wednesday, December 24, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
Sister Patricia was one of six girls, of Francis and Anna Kidder. She was born on August 27, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. She became a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Monroe, in 1947 taking the religious name of Sister Patricia Ann.
Sister Patricia taught for 27 years in formal education in Michigan and Illinois schools. In the fall of 1981 she began a 24 year ministry in Akron, Ohio as Superintendent and in Administration in the Akron Regional Office of Education, Regional Superintendent-Education of the Diocesan Education Office, Field Director, and Director of Elementary Schools of the Southern Region Education Office. She wished to empower the parents, students, teachers and principals when administrating and teaching.
Later she took up residence in Lansing, Michigan.
Visitation will be held at the IHM Motherhouse, 610 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe, on Sunday, December 28, from 2 until 7:30 p.m., with a Remembering at 3 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in the Chapel on Monday, December 29 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery on the Motherhouse campus. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe, Mich. Memorials may be made to the IHM Retirement Fund, 610 W. Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162-7909.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathryn Seib Vargas
December 31, 2008
Although I didn’t see her often, Sr. Patricia Ann was my first cousin and was always remembered fondly by my Dad, her “Uncle Karl”, who made special efforts to see her whenever traveling to Ohio.
She was a deeply spiritual and dedicated religious woman and an outstanding professional in her contribution to education.
Our condolences to Fritzi and Dick as well as her nieces and nephews, and of course to the IHM Sisters.
“Death is not extinguishing the light, it is blowing out the candle because the glorious dawn has arrived”.
Much love,
Kathy and Javier Vargas & family
Jennifer Conti
December 30, 2008
Sr. Patricia Ann Kidder was a wonderfully spiritual woman. I only had the privilege of meeting her a coulple of times, but she always greeted me with a warm smile and a kind heart. She will be greatly missed in our diocese. May God bless her family and friends.
Sister Kathy McIntyre, HM
December 28, 2008
Sister Patricia Ann was one of the kindest, most balanced, and deeply spiritual woman I have ever met. She often came to our house whether on business or pleasure, and was always a breath of fresh air. What a delightful woman and leader in Catholic education. We were blessed to have her in Akron.
Barb Mesko
December 28, 2008
Sister Patricia Ann was a true leader in Catholic Education. She was a woman of integrity and an inspiration to me during my years as principal in the Diocese of Cleveland. My prayers go out to the Kidder family and to her Religious family, the Sisters IHM.
Barb Mesko
December 27, 2008
Sister Patricia Ann was a true leader in Catholic Education. She was a woman of integrity and an inspiration to me during my years as principal in the Diocese of Cleveland. My prayers go out to the Kidder family and to her Religious family, the Sisters IHM.
Tim Albrecht
December 27, 2008
Sister Patricia Ann Kidder was a spiritual inspiration to teachers and principals within the Diocese of Cleveland. Sr. Patricia Ann Kidder modeled the Catholic faith through all aspects of her life. She was compassionate about all students learning their faith and academic studies. I wll miss her! My prayer goes out to her family and friends. May God Bless each of you!
Agnes McGurr
December 27, 2008
I have fond memories of Sr Patricia and her sisters when we were all growing up together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Agnes Leitch McGurr
Mary Kidder & family
December 27, 2008
All of our love, sympathy and prayers to Fritz and Dick and all of Edna's nieces and nephews, from the Kidders in Akron. Edna was my bridesmaid in April of '47, just before she entered the convent. I had so many fond memories of her love and graciousness. Our children always enjoyed seeing their cousin at school. We will all miss her dearly.
Caesar Carrino
December 27, 2008
Dear Sisters,
Sr. Patricia Ann was a spiritual inspiration, an educational inspiration and a personal inspriation. I value the many years I was associated with her in eduation.
Dr. Caesar A. Carrino
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