In Loving Memory

Sister Eileen Auger, CSC (Sr. Eileen Ann)

November 28, 1946 – June 7, 2024

Sister Eileen Auger, CSC, was born in Manchester on November 28, 1946. She entered the Congregation in 1964 and pronounced her final vows in 1971.

From 1966 to 1983 Sister Eileen taught grades 1 through 3 in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. In 1983, while on a sabbatical at Londonderry House in Londonderry, NH, Sister Eileen began her ministry of Clinical Pastoral Care at Lowell General Hospital. Of that ministry, Sr. Eileen said “caring for the sick, spiritually and emotionally, is at the heart of my ministry. Working here allows me the fulfillment of who I am as a person, a religious woman and a chaplain”. It was a ministry she lovingly carried out until she retired in 2013; however, she never retired from caring for others.

Sister Eileen is predeceased by her parents. Surviving family members include her sister, Cecile Brasley; her brother, Dennis and his wife, Elaine; a niece, Elaine and her husband Stephen and a nephew Raymond, many grandnieces and grandnephews and a very dear friend, Doris St.Pierre from Rochester; and many friends at Bedford Greens.

Rest in peace, Eileen.

Sister Louise Auclair, CSC (Louise of Charity)

February 25, 1941 – May 28, 2024

Sister Louise was born in Somersworth, NH . She entered the Congregation in 1958 and pronounced her final vows in 1965.

Sister Louise began her ministry in 1960 as an elementary and junior high teacher and principal at parochial schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

It wasn’t long before the community recognized her love for education. Earning her PhD in higher education opened many doors for her. She worked in the graduate and under-graduate divisions at Notre Dame College in Manchester as an instructor. She was an Associate Professor and Dean of the Division of Education.

While at NDC, she participated in a grant writing project that resulted in obtaining a three year grant to develop a pro-gram in English as a Second Language.

In 1955 she was named Dean of the Faculty of Education at Regina Assumpta (FERA) Cape-Haitian, Haiti. Her responsibilities included serving as liaison between NDC and FERA; developing , monitoring, and revising curriculum; overseeing the smooth operation of the program; observing students during their full practicum experience and advising students en-rolled in the program. From October 1995 to June 2002, she went to Haiti 23 times.

Rivier University in Nashua and Merrimack College in North Andover, MA benefited from Sister Louise’s experience and expertise. One might say that she was an educator par excellence.

Of the many honors and awards received by Sister Louise, perhaps her most treasured one was the Moreau Distinguished Service Professorship, which recognizes the teacher who exemplifies the ideals of Father Moreau (Founder of the Sisters of Holy Cross) in her teaching and in association with students and colleagues.

After retiring from higher education, she served as liaison between the Sisters of Holy Cross and Holy Cross Early Child-hood Center.

Sister was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by three siblings, Sister Therese Auclair, CSC, Adrien Auclair, and Robert Auclair and his wife, Louise, and several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grand- nephews.

Rest in peace, Louise.

Sister Mary-Elizabeth Leonard, CSC (Sr. Mary John Leonard)

May 6, 1935 – March 10, 2024

Sister Mary–Elizabeth was born in Manchester, NH, She entered the congregation in 1954 and pronounced her final vows 1961.

During her years of ministry, she dedicated her life in service to the poor and needy as well as to exceptional and handicapped children. She served in Connecticut and New Hampshire. She also ministered for several months at L’Arche in France.

Upon completion of her Master’s Degree in Special Education, she dedicated herself in social work with handicapped children and their parents.

Throughout her years of generous service, Sister Mary–Elizabeth also did respite care for severely physically disabled children, giving parents and family members much needed rest as well as opportunities to attend family functions.

Mary-Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Paul Leonard. She is survived by her sister–in–law Claudette, and nieces and nephews.

Rest in peace, Mary-Elizabeth

Sisters Called Home in 2024

Sr. Marguerite R. Gravel, CSC (Sr. Alphonse de Naples) - January 31,1932 – March 24, 2024
Sr. Francoise Savoie, CSC - August 11, 1943 – February 23, 2024
Sr. Germaine C. Goyette, CSC - March 2, 1929 – January 18, 2024

Sisters Called Home in 2023

Sr. Estelle Neveu, CSC (Sr. Cecile-Estelle) - June 5, 1929 – November 28, 2023
Sr. Pauline Morneau, CSC (Sr. Pauline of Jesus) - March 5, 1934 – July 12, 2023
Sr. Angela Moreau, CSC (Sr. Mary Angela of the Eucharist) - October 16, 1933 – May 20, 2023

Sisters Called Home in 2022

Sr. Therese Rioux, CSC (Sr. Mary Clement) - April 29, 1927 – August 25, 2022
Sr. Jacqueline Kirouac, CSC - March 14, 1939 – June 8, 2022

Sisters Called Home in 2021

Sr. Georgette R. Caron, CSC (Sr. Georgette of Auvergne) - April 12, 1925 – November 21, 2021
Sr. Louise Tarpey, CSC (Sr. Louise-de-Marillac) - April 2, 1928 – September 6, 2021
Sr. Lucille Y. Blais, CSC (Sr. Mary Gerard, Martyr) - March 15, 1928 – October 9, 2021
Sr. Cecile Lebeau, CSC (Sr. Marie de Ste. Cecile, martyre) - September 19, 1920 – March 24, 2021

Sisters Called Home in 2020

Sr. Denise Turcotte, CSC (Sr. Jerome of the Cross) - February 25, 1946 – December 12, 2020
Sr. Ruth George, CSC - March 8, 1926 – November 11, 2020
Sr. Pauline Lavigne, CSC (Sr. Mary Pauline Therese) - January 7, 1926 – November 2, 2020
Sister Lucille Dutilly, CSC (Soeur Marie de St. Jean-de-Jesus) - March 25, 1923 – August 8, 2020
Sister Doris Guerette, CSC - August 14, 1927 – July 17, 2020
Sister Pauline L. Lebel - November 18, 1932 – June 11, 2020
Sister Pauline C. Plant (Sr. Mary Antonine) - March 5, 1936 – March 9, 2020
Sister Lorraine D. Doucet (Sr. Mary Lucien of the Cross) - May 15, 1938 – February 4, 2020