Sister M. Grace Gajewski

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M. Gajewski Obituary

Sister M. Grace Gajewski, 81, a Sister of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio, died October 31, 2005, at The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.
She was born Eleanor Gajewski on September 11, 1924, to Stanley and Mary (Pokrywka) Gajewski in Toledo, Ohio. On August 18, 1938, at age 13, she entered the Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio from St. Hedwig Parish in Toledo, OH. Her final vows were professed on August 18, 1947.
Sister Grace earned a B.A. in Education/Social Studies from Mary Manse College, Toledo, OH; an M.S. in Home Economics from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA and held permanent Elementary and Vocational Teaching Certificates in Ohio.
Sr. Grace began her almost fifty years as an elementary school teacher at Our Lady Queen of Heaven School in Detroit, MI. She taught in several Ohio schools including: Little Flower School, Central Catholic High School and St. Hedwig School, Toledo; Guardian Angel Day School and St. Joseph School, Sylvania; SS. Peter and Paul School, Sandusky and in Minnesota, at All Saints School, Minneapolis. From 1992 until the present time, Sr. Grace served as Activity Assistant at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, OH.
She celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in June 2004, at the Motherhouse in Sylvania, OH.
Sister Grace leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Joyce (Richard) Folta, Toledo, OH; her brother, Leonard (Mary Jane) Gajewski, Johnston, IA; nieces, nephews, many dear friends and her Sisters in Community.
A welcoming service will be held at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Chapel, Sylvania, Ohio on Friday, November 4, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio.
Arrangements by the Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Home, (419-531-4424).

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Published by The Blade on Nov. 2, 2005.

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Margaret Morris

November 2, 2005

Sister Grace blessed my life for the last two years that I have been working at Providence Care Center. I admired her selflessness, her dedication and her sense of humor. She quickly became a dear friend and I felt comfortable telling her anything. I shall miss her and her mischievious ways. Recently I read "they whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before, but they will remain forever in our hearts. Nothing is ever wholly lost. That which was excellent remains forever a part of this universe." Sister Grace was excellent and she will forever remain a part of me. When I learned of her passing all I could think of was that on November 1st, she would be rejoicing with all the saints. May her family find healing and comfort in the days ahead. With prayers,

Barb Klein

November 2, 2005

I have known Sister Grace for over 10 years, she was the bright spot for all of us every day. She was alot of support for our residents and staff. She was a very real person and stubborn at times. She never slowed down or excepted help willingly, but thats what I loved about Sister Grace. She was famous for her recipes and knitting of her baby blankets. I was blessed to have one of the famous blankets for my 1st granddaughter Chloe, who takes that blanket every where. We will always have her with us.

Prayer and Blessings.

Barb Klein

Payroll and Human Resorces

Annis Apple

November 2, 2005

I worked with Sr.Grace for the past

ten years at Providence Care Center

and loved her dearly.

She spent last Christmas with our family, along with three of the other sisters. My 3yr old grandaughter, Lydia, spent most of day by Sister's side, being entertained by her. I never seen Lydia so happy, and laugh so hard, as she did with Sr. Grace that day. It was truly a blessed Christmas Day for us all.

mary meisner

November 2, 2005

have thought about you over the years.you where a great first grade teacher.mary (barber)from little flower

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