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SPRINGFIELD - Sister Joseph Anne (Mary) Moran, 95, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died on November 2 at Mont Marie Health Care Center, Holyoke. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah (McMahon) Moran.
Sister Joseph Anne entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA in 1936 from St. Stephen Parish, Worcester. Her early education was at St. Stephen School; she graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1936. She earned a B.A. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee and a M.Ed. from Boston College.
Sister Joseph Anne's teaching assignments were at St. Mary High School, Milford, MA, where she taught modern languages, and the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA, where she was a member of the Modern Language Department. Sister served as Dean of Students ('63-'75), Director of Financial Aid ('75-78) and Registrar ('78-'93) at the College of Our Lady of the Elms
In addition to her Sisters in Community, she is survived by her sister, Teresa Moran, SSJ of Pittsfield, MA and by her brothers Joseph Moran and James Moran, both of Worcester, MA. She was predeceased by her sister Anna Patrice (Rita) Moran, SSJ and by her brothers John Moran and Francis Moran.
The wake will take place at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Wednesday, November 6 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be in Mont Marie Chapel on Wednesday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mont Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040-2739.
Arrangements entrusted to Sampson Family Chapels
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Ellen Crouse Siddell class of 1967
November 12, 2013
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Sister Joseph Anne was one of my guiding lights at The Elms. She came to the college when I did.We were both new to a different way of life, and she helped make my transition smooth. She is fondly remembered and will be deeply missed. Ellen Crouse Siddell, 1967.
Judy Dion
November 6, 2013
My thoughts & prayers to the Moran family.
Nancy Markley
November 6, 2013
Sister Joseph Anne was and will always be a mentor in my life. She was my French teacher at St .Mary's in Milford from 1952 to 1956. I loved every French class with her. She was a graceful and beautiful person. She inspired us to learn and love language. I am saddened by her passing, but know she must have had a wonderful life with the achievement of touching many lives with her vitality and spitit. I would like her famitly to know how much I admired her and looked up to her during those years when she was my teacher.
Kathleen Shurick-Craven
November 5, 2013
To a wonderful Teacher at St. Mary's Milford. I have always remembered the French you taught me. Your smile will always be remembered. God Bless you.
Teresa Moran
November 5, 2013
Rest in peace Aunt Mary....We will miss you.
Love Teresa
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