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Anne Rhilinger Obituary
WORCESTER - Sister Anne Frances Rhilinger, 91, of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center.
Sister Anne was born in Boston, Mary Agnes, daughter of Joseph P. and Ethel G. (Thomas) Rhilinger and graduated from St. Gregory High School in Dorchester. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1947. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston with a concentration in French and History. She earned her certificate in school administration from Worcester State College.
Sister began her teaching career at Notre Dame schools in 1950 at St. Augustine's in Boston she continued to teach for many years in several Boston area schools including Presentation in Brighton, St. Joseph's in Somerville, St. Mary's in Waltham, Annunciation School in Danvers and Our Lady of the Angels in Worcester. She was principal at St. Mary's School in Shrewsbury for several years. She went on to work at the Diocesan School Department and St. Paul's Cathedral in Worcester. She then worked at St. Joseph's Residence for Women and Abby's House for many years before her retirement in 2015.
Sister leaves nieces, nephews, and her sisters in religion, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She was predeceased by her eight brothers, Richard, Joseph, John, Robert, Charles, James, Edward and Gerard Rhilinger.
Sister Anne's funeral will be Thursday, September 30 at St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Memories will be shared starting at 1:30 p.m. with the Mass to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Notre Dame du Lac Cemetery, Worcester.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 351 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.
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