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Mary Arquette Obituary
Mary Ann Arquette passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Rosary Care Center, Sylvania, Ohio.
She was born on May 14, 1921 to William A. and Mary A. Shea in Toledo, Ohio.
Mary Ann was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She began her life-long passion for nursing as a student at St. Vincent's School of Nursing, class of 1942, where she became a Registered Nurse. She went on to get her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree on a fellowship at St. Louis University, followed by a Masters in Education and Guidance Counseling degree from Mary Manse College, and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Toledo.
She worked as a nurse for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of World War II, and then taught at the Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo.
In 1947, she married Harold Arquette and retired to raise their four children. Harold passed away in 1998, after 51 years of marriage.
With her children nearly grown, Mary Ann returned to part-time work at the Mercy School of Nursing in the early 60's, and then moved to St. Vincent's School of Nursing, joining their faculty in 1964, as the Director of Counseling and Recruitment. In 1978, she was named the Assistant Director of Nursing, and retired in 1985.
Mary Ann was active in several community organizations, including the Lucas County Cemetery Commission, Zonta, Toledo Artists' Club, Pi Lambda Theta Education Honorary, The Athena Group, The Salesians, the Toledo/Lucas County Genealogy Society, North End Group, Cathedral Players, a contributing writer for Kingston of Sylvania's Newsletter, and she also played in many bridge and pinochle groups. In addition, she was a member of Central Catholic High School, University of Toledo, Mercy College, St. Vincent's and St. Louis University Alumni Associations. She was a dedicated Eucharistic minister at Mercy, St. Vincent's and St. Anne's Hospitals and also worked in the archives at St. Vincent's Hospital.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Mary), John (Debbie), James (Midge) and Catherine "Kitty" Barnett (Ken); grandchildren, Andy (Kelly), John (Erika), Lisa (Paul), Jessica, Peter (Nancy), Allison (Jeremy), and Angela; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Denny (Joan) Shea; and many nieces and nephews.
A gathering will be held on Friday, August 10th at Reeb Funeral Home from 3 to 8 p.m., 5712 Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 11th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 5373 Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560, the liturgy will be live streamed go to www.stjoesylvania.org.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary Ann's name to the Sisters of Saint Francis, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio, 43560 and/or to the Sisters of Notre Dame, 3912 Sunforest Ct., Toledo, Ohio 43623. Online condolences to
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August 8, 2018
With deepest sympathy to the entire Arquette family, my thoughts and prayers to you all. To have known her was a gift and she gave to all close to her and to people she didn't know thru her nursing career. I thank God I was so lucky to have know her and loved her. I will send a money gift to Norte Dame as I went there in honor of her. Patricia "Novotny" Ward.
Gary Zawacki
August 8, 2018
She was my E-mail buddy. a very nice lady. The world needs more like her.
Jennifer Warren (McLaughlin)
August 7, 2018
My condolences to the entire Arquette Family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs Arquette left a lasting impression on many of us growing up with John and Jessica. Aside from always being kind, she was well spoken and so very classy. I loved sitting and listening to her nursing stories. Prayers for all during this difficult time.
CW
August 5, 2018
My condolences to the family of Mary Ann Arquette .Im very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort by God'sWord in JER.29:11, and be strengthen by God's promises in Isa.35:5,6.
John Wieck
August 3, 2018
To the Arquette family: Sincere condolences to your family. Another great Cathedral family member has passed. Our prayers are with you. John and Chris Wieck, Cincinnati
August 2, 2018
I will remember my Aunt Mary Ann for all she gave to others. She was the Aunt of my childhood and I always remember being welcome in her home. She is with my uncle and grandparents now. Be at peace. Bridget Shea
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