VICKERS, Sr. Catherine, CND

(Sr. St. Frances Paula)

Sr. Catherine Vickers died peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the CND Health Care Centre, Sydney.

Born in Sydney Mines, N.S., on Oct. 1, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Garnet and Mary (Keigan) Vickers.

Catherine entered the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1943 and made profession in August 1945.

For the next two years, Catherine taught elementary school in Sherbrooke, Que., before returning to her home province. In 1947, she was appointed to St. John’s Convent, New Glasgow, where for the next 20 years she earned the distinction of being the beloved Grade 2 teacher. She loved the children as much as they loved her. While in New Glasgow she also served in the local parish church as sacristan.

In 1967, Catherine moved to Sydney where she accepted the position of bursar and supervisor of housekeeping services at Holy Angels Convent. During her years there, Catherine’s gentle manner and quick wit endeared her to the employees both in the convent and in the high school.

In 2008, her health failing, Sr. Catherine moved to our assisted living facility at Holy Redeemer Convent, and, in 2009 she entered our CND Health Care Centre.

Throughout the years of her declining health, Catherine continued her ministry of prayer for the many people she encountered during her years as a CND. She, especially prayed each day for the staff at the health care centre, who so lovingly cared for her.

Catherine was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by one sister, Elizabeth, and by brothers Theodore, Harold, Garnet and Herbert.

She is survived by sisters-inlaw, Wilma Vickers, Bras d’Or, and Lorraine, B.C.; and by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Sr. Catherine will be held Sunday, Aug. 2 from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, with Bible Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Monday at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Sydney, with Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com.