Sr. Marie Raymond MacDonald
1921-2018
MacDonald, Sister Marie Raymond,
92, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Martha
Place/Mary’s Court, Parkland Antigonish, on Monday, October
22, 2018. She was in the 69th year of her religious
life.
Born in Antigonish, the family lived in
Ballantyne’s Cove, Antigonish Co., NS. She was the
third youngest of ten children born to the late Colin Francis and Mary
Ellen (MacEachern) MacDonald of Ballantyne’s
Cove.
Prior to entering the Congregation of the Sisters of St.
Martha, Sister Marie received her Diploma in Secretarial Studies, in
1944, from Mt. St. Bernard College in Antigonish. She worked
for three years, entering the Sisters of St. Martha on August 15,
1947. She pronounced her first temporary vows on August 15,
1949, and her perpetual vows on August 15, 1952. Her
ministry was spent in various administrative positions where the
Congregation served. Sister Marie worked in Medical Records
at both St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish, and St.
Rita’s Hospital in Sydney; she served as admitting officer
at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Glace Bay, and at St.
Michael’s Hospital in Lethbridge, AB. From 1972 –
1976, Sister lived at St. John’s Hospital in Lowell, MA,
serving as local leader to the Sisters living there and studying in
the Clinical Pastoral Education program. Following this
time, she ministered in the Diocese Kamloops, BC, serving as secretary
to the Bishop, and chancellor of that Diocese. Sister Marie
also served in the general administration of the Congregation as
Apostolic Director for five years. In 1999, Sister was
appointed archivist for the Congregation and served in that capacity
until ill health forced her to retire in
2005.
Sister Marie Raymond brought the Charism of Gospel
Hospitality to life wherever she was sent, and to whomever she
encountered. Her quiet presence, sense of humour, compassion
and prayerful approach to life made her a trusted friend to
many. Her family were always close to her
heart.
Sister Marie Raymond is survived by her sister Florence
MacDonald. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by three
sisters, Margaret I. Chisholm, Isabel MacNeil and Mary B., and by
brothers: Austin, Bernard, Raymond, and Augustine. Many
nieces and nephews also survive.
The remains will be resting at Martha Place, Parkland
Antigonish, beginning Wednesday, October 24, at 1:15 pm. A
Celebration of Vigil will be held on the same evening at 7:00pm.
Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday October
25th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Martha Chapel,
Parkland Antigonish.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral
Services of Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sr Marie Raymond MacDonald 19212018..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia