Sister Cecile Dionne
1922-2019
Sister Cecile Alphonsine Dionne (Sister Mary Rosanna) passed away peacefully
at Ruth Ross Residence on Friday, January 18, 2019.
She was born in Saint-Andre, New Brunswick on July 26,
1922 and was a daughter of the late Cyprien and Anna (Poitras)
Dionne.
She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate
Conception on
December 8, 1937. She was predeceased by her
five sisters, Yvonne Poitras, Ida Morin, Sister Laura Dionne, SCIC, Jean
Carrier and Angela Theroux and her four brothers, Eloi,
George, John and Fernand.
Throughout her ministry, Sister Cecile served as a homemaker
for thirty-two years at various convents in New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Alberta. In 1981, she completed her
Health Record Technician Course from Catholic Health Association,
Ottawa. Sister Cecile worked as Ward Clerk and Medical Records Clerk
at Rocmaura Nursing Home in Saint John.
Following her ministry in Medical Records, Sister Cecile
served for a number of years as receptionist at Rocmaura Nursing
Home. In these ministries, she was well loved
for her warm, welcoming presence and beautiful smile.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row,
Saint John, NB (634-7424). Visitation will take
place at Ruth Ross Residence, 105 Burpee Ave.,
Saint John, on Thursday, January 24, from
6-8
pm, with Evening Prayer Vigil at 7:00 pm in Carmel
Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Carmel Chapel on Friday,
January 25, at 10:00 am. Interment will take place in
St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Rocmaura Nursing Home
Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice. Online
condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Sister Cecile Dionne 19222019..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick