The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada announces the death of our dear Sister Rosemary Leahy at Mount St. Joseph, Peterborough, on August 29, 2019. Sr. Rosemary was born in Peterborough, Ontario on August 15, 1946.
Sr. Rosemary is predeceased by her parents, the late Clara (O’Toole) and James Leahy as well as her brothers Father Harold and Gerald.
She is lovingly remembered by her brother Clair, her nephews and the members of her religious community, the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada. Sr. Rosemary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peterborough in 1972.
Sr. Rosemary taught school in Ottawa and Cobourg, and catechetics for Parishes in the Northern Deanery of the Peterborough Diocese. She worked for several years in the Diocesan Christion Family Ministries. Sr. Rosemary was a Local Leader and assistant Administrator and Co-ordinator at the Peterborough residence. She volunteered at Fairhaven and with support groups for Arthritis and Lupus patients. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she was a life time member of the C.W.L
Visitation will be at Mount St. Joseph, 1555 Monaghan Road, on Monday, September 2nd from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 3rd at 11 a.m. at Mount St. Joseph Chapel.
This will be followed by interment at Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough.
Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com
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