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Obituary ~ Sister Veronica Yao FMDM

03/04/2025

Please pray for our dear sister Veronica who died peacefully in Assisi Hospice, Singapore on 3rd April 2025, aged 72 years. We thank all those who cared for Sister Veronica so beautifully and we remember all those who mourn her passing. May she now rest in eternal peace.

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Obituary ~ Sister Cuthbert Mulligan FMDM

25/03/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Sr Cuthbert Mulligan, aged 99 yrs, who died peacefully in the exceptional care of her family, Community and Carers at the Franciscan Convent on Tuesday 25th of March 2025. Sr. Cuthbert will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, her [...]

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Obituary ~ Sister Felicity Tan FMDM

22/03/2025

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Felicity Tan, aged 86 yrs who died peacefully, surrounded by her sisters in community on 22nd March 2025 in Ipoh Perak, West Malaysia. May she now rest in everlasting Peace

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Obituary ~ Sister Philomena Kelly FMDM

21/03/2025

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Philomena Kelly who died peacefully in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland on 20th March 2025, aged 93 years. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Sunday 23rd March followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she now rest in Eternal Peace.

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Obituary ~ Sister Catherine Lai FMDM

30/10/2024

Please pray for the soul of our sister Catherine Lai who died very peacefully on 30th October 2024 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey, UK, Age 79 years. We thank everyone who cared for Catherine with kindness and gentleness during her last illness. Requiem Mass was celebrated on 21st November 2024 followed by burial [...]

Obituary ~ Sister Celsus Nealon FMDM

25/08/2024

Please pray the soul of our dear sister Celsus Nealon who died very peacefully on Sunday 25th August 2024 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey UK, aged 81 years. We thank all our Caring, Catering and Housekeeping staff for their gentle ministry to sister Celsus during her last illness. Sr Celsus’ Requiem Mass was [...]

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Obituary ~ Sister Bridget Veale FMDM

22/02/2024

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Bridget Veale (formerly known as Mother Benedict) who died very peacefully on 22nd February 2024 in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Ireland, aged 101 yrs. We thank all those who have cared for her so lovingly and gently. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday 24th February in Franciscan [...]

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Obituary ~ Sister Madeleine de Cruz FMDM

18/12/2023

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Madeleine who died peacefully after a long illness, on the 18th December 2023 in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland, age 91 yrs. Sister Madeleine’s Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday 21st December followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in everlasting peace.

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Obituary ~ Sister Marianne Monaghan FMDM

17/12/2023

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Marianne Monaghan who died peacefully in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland on 16th December 2023, aged 89 years. formerly known as Sister Fergus. Sr Marianne’s funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday 19th December followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in everlasting Peace