Obituary of Sister Leona Catherine Givlin

SISTER Leona Givlin The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, London Neighbourhood, announce the death of our dear Sister Leona Givlin, formerly known as Sister Rose Angela, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence on May 19, 2017. Born in Dublin, Ontario, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1953. Leona is lovingly remembered by her CSJ Sisters, her siblings Margaret O’Brien [William], Rose Whaling [Frank], Marie Givlin and Viola Moser [Harold]. Sister Leona is predeceased by her parents Agnes Flanagan and Ambrose Givlin as well as by her siblings Anne Nolan [Dennis], James, Rita Mullin [Wilfred], Teresa Laverty [Wilfred], Patrick, Ursula, Joseph and John. Sister Leona was known for her love of beauty and her compassionate care of others. Educated as a teacher, she spent many years teaching and shortly thereafter became principal in several schools ranging from London, Woodstock, Windsor, Sarnia and Maple Ridge B.C. After retiring from teaching, Sister Leona was engaged in the work of pastoral care in Chatham. For many years, she was on staff in the Guest Wing at Mount St. Joseph where people who had relatives who were seriously ill were able to stay near to the hospital. It was a service that called forth her natural gift of empathy and gentle presence. When asked how people thought Leona would be remembered, kindness was a word that was often mentioned. Gradually Sister Leona offered to us the gift of being able to care for her in the last years of her life. All services will be held at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, 485 Windermere Road. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 24 from 2—4 p.m and 7—8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, May 25 at 11 a.m. with Father Richard Charrette presiding. Burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery.