Sr. Francoise O’Sullivan (Lena May)
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, and formerly of Shanavoher, Bweeng, Mallow, Co. Cork,
Sr. Francoise O’Sullivan (Lena May) passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20th. In the tender loving care of her family and the nurses and staff of St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Ballybay.
Born in Mallow on 5th May 1935, Sr. Francoise studied for a Diploma in Education, together with Language and Commercial Studies. Her apostolate was one of teaching and community service. She began her missionary work in South Africa in 1963, serving in Musina, where she learnt Afrikaans in order to teach during the apartheid era. She later ministered in Phalaborwa and in Tzaneen, where she carried out secretarial work. Returning to Ireland, she taught at primary school level in Dublin before moving to Ballybay in 1975, where she devoted many years to community duties. She became a resident of St. Anne’s Nursing Home in 2004.
Predeceased by her parents, Denis and Kate.
Sr. Francoise is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sisters; Mary Sweeney, Castle Grove, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal and Kathleen Cremin, Shanavoher, Mallow, Co.Cork, nieces, nephews extended family, her religious community, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, her many friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
May Sr. Francoise Rest In Eternal Peace
Sr. Francoise will repose at Ward's Funeral Home Ballybay (A75H585) on Thursday afternoon from 6pm until removal at 7:40pm to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church Ballybay for reception prayers at 8pm. Requiem mass to celebrate the life of Sr. Francoise will be offered on Friday in St. Patrick's Church, Ballybay at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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