Sr. Agnes McCrossin
1925-2018
McCrossin, Sister Agnes, 93,
formerly Sister Gabriel Marie, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish
died at Martha Place/Mary’s Court, Parkland Antigonish, on
Tuesday December 4, 2018. She was in the
65th year of her Religious Life.
Born in Cornhill, NB, Sister Agnes was the daughter of the
late John and Ellen (Hanley) McCrossin.
Sister entered the Sisters of St. Martha on August 15, 1951,
pronounced her first vows on August 15, 1953, and her final vows on
August 15, 1956.
Sister Agnes’ first ministry was in Bethany
Infirmary from 1953- 1956. For the next thirteen years she ministered
in Housekeeping at St. Martha’s Convent, St. F.X. Campus,
St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish and St.
Augustine’s Seminary, Toronto. She served one year as
Homemaker at Villa Madonna, Bras d’Or, Cape Breton,
NS.
Sister Agnes studied at St. F.X. University and obtained a BA
in 1973 and a Bachelor of Education in 1977. Her service of teaching
took her to Kamloops, BC and Fort McMurray, AB. When she retired from
teaching, she served as Community Leader and librarian at St.
Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish, NS. Prior to the
move in March 2018 to Martha Place/Mary’s Court, Sister
Agnes resided at Bethany and served in various ministries: Group
Leader, Switchboard Operator, Supervisor of Dietary in Extended Care,
and Librarian.
Sister Agnes had spunk and determination. In more
recent years, she may not have felt 100% well, but always showed up
for events and activities that were happening within community. She
did not want to miss out. She had a very generous spirit and
was passionate about justice. She served on several committees and was
especially committed to the CSM Social Justice Committee for many
years.
Sister was one of six children. She was the last member of
her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by
three sisters, Josephine Monahan; Sister Mary Brendan (Rita)
McCrossin, Sisters of the Good Shepherd; and Sister Rita Marie (Mary)
McCrossin, Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception; and by
brothers, Frank and John.
She is survived by her devoted nieces and
nephews.
The remains will be resting at Martha Place, Parkland
Antigonish, beginning on Thursday December 6th
2018 at 11:00 a.m. A celebration of Vigil will be held on
the same evening at 7:00 pm. Liturgy of Christian Burial will take
place on Friday December 7, 2018 at 1:30 pm in St. Martha Chapel at
Martha Place.
Arrangements are under the direction of CL Curry Funeral
Services, Antigonish.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sr Agnes McCrossin 19252018..
Source:c.l.curry funeral services
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia