Sr. Marie Smith
1936-2019
SMITH, Sister Marie, 82,
formerly Sister Ann Zita, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died
at Mary’s Court, Parkland Antigonish on Monday, January
21st, 2019 in the 55th year of her Religious
Life.
Born in Broad Cove, Cape Breton, NS, Sister Marie was one of
16 children of the late John A. and Catherine (MacDonnell)
Smith.
Sr. Marie entered the Sisters of St. Martha on Sept 15, 1961,
pronounced her first vows on August 15, 1964, and her perpetual vows
on August 15, 1969. Sister Marie spent much of her Religious
Life in education ministry, with the exception of her early years as a
Martha where she worked in the Habit Department and Sewing Room and
her later years in Pastoral Ministry. She also ministered at
Little Flower Institute in Sydney caring for the children.
Sister Marie graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with
Bachelor Degrees in Arts and Education in 1976. Her teaching ministry
began prior to her entrance. In 1971, she taught in
Kamloops, BC. She received professional certificates from
the Provinces of Alberta and Nova Scotia. Her teaching
career brought her to three provinces, British Columbia, Alberta, and
Nova Scotia. Most of her teaching ministry was in the
community of St. Andrews, Antigonish County, which was dear to her
heart. She was a much-loved educator and is remembered for
her gentle and loving approach to her students.
Following her retirement from teaching, Sister Marie lived
and served in Pictou County, living at Christ the King Convent in
Trenton. Her service to the people of this community was
untiring, compassionate, and always carried out with grace, and
humility. A woman of deep faith, she gave hope and a sense
of connection to so many. Her illness facilitated her move
to Parkland Antigonish, where she continued to be a model of Gospel
Hospitality to all she encountered.
Sister Marie is survived by sisters, Donna MacLean, Mary
Campbell, Mae Ann Beaton, and Kaye ton; and by brothers, John
Harold and Peter.
Besides her parents, Sister was predeceased by sisters,
Theresa Ann, Hughena, and Margaret; and by brothers, James Hugh,
Donald Angus, Charlie Angus, Alexander, and two children at
childbirth. She is also survived by several nieces and
nephews. She was devoted to her family, and they to
her.
The remains will be resting at Martha Place, Parkland
Antigonish, beginning Thursday afternoon January
24th, 2019 at 1:15 pm, where a Celebration of
Vigil will be held that same evening at 7:00 pm. Liturgy of
Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January
25th at 1:30 p.m. in St. Martha Chapel,
Parkland Antigonish.
Arrangements are under the direction of CL Curry Funeral
Services, Antigonish, N.S. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sr Marie Smith 19362019..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia