Frances JEFFREY

JEFFREY, Sister Frances, CSJ (Sr. Anysia) Sister Frances Jeffrey passed away peacefully on September 8, 2005 in the 61st year of her religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph. Mourning her loss and celebrating her life among us are her Sisters in the Congregation and her family members. Sr. Frances was born in Brudenell, a daughter of the late William Jeffrey and Teresa Cull. She is survived by her sister, Teresa (Walter Brennan) of Kanata and by her brother Joseph of Nepean, Ontario. She is predeceased by her sisters Clara and Sr. Anna Mary, CSJ and by her brothers Harry, Vincent and William. She is also fondly remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins. In a time when there were not many modern conveniences and appliances, Sister was in charge of the kitchen and dining room in the Motherhouse providing for Sisters and visitors and looking after a large garden. Many young novice Sisters benefited from her culinary teaching. She was a very gentle, patient teacher who gave her all so generously. She also held this position at the Chapeau Convent where she ministered for 34 years. She served very well in her ministry providing care for thousands over a span of 54 years. Visitation is at St. Joseph's Motherhouse, Pembroke on Friday, September 9, starting at 3:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Motherhouse, Pembroke. Interment at St. Columba's Cemetery. Pembroke. Condolences can be sent to: csjadmin@csjpembroke.ca. Arrangements by the Neville Funeral Home, Pembroke. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 9/9/2005