Obituary of Sister Chrysostom Murphy

SISTER CHRYSOSTOM MURPHY The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, London site, announce the death of our dear Sr. Chrysostom in our Care Centre, November 4, 2015. Mary Teresa Margaret was born in 1923 in Balderson, Ontario. Received into our religious Community in 1951 Mary was given the name Sister Chrysostom. Lovingly remembered by all her CSJ Sisters, her niece Teresa Shafer, grand-niece Sr. Margo Shafer, and numerous cousins. Predeceased by her mother Teresa (Hagan), father Hugh, and adoptive sister Gertrude McKinnon. Sister was a dedicated teacher influencing students in Lanark, Drummond, Tillsonburg, London, and Windsor. Following a six year term as Director of Religious Education in the Kent County Roman Catholic School Board, she served for two years at Mount St. Joseph Academy, London and then dedicated eleven years to serving as the National Executive and Program Director of the Pontifical Association of Holy Childhood Association in Toronto. Sister had a keen interest in continuous learning, exceptional organizational skill, and an untiring ability to help the community improve its use of audio visual equipment for our major gatherings. Her early years of serving as parish organist instilled a deep love of the Church's liturgy. We thank the staff of our Care Centre for their constant and attentive care. All services will be held at the Sisters' Residence, 485 Windermere Rd. Visitation Friday, November 6, from 2-4 and 7-8 with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, November 7, at 10 am. Burial at St. Peter's Cemetery