SaltWire E-Edition

POWER, Sister Madeline Mary (Rose Madeline)

Age 95, died in Caritas Residence, Halifax, on November 27, 2021. Born in Marystown, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Kilfoy) Power. She entered the Sisters of Charityhalifax in 1952 and made her First Profession in 1955. For 36 years, Sister Madeline provided housekeeping and dietary services in the communities of Boston, New York, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia. A large part of her vocation was also dedicated to Pastoral Ministries in various hospitals and homes for the aged. In addition, Sister “Maddie” ministered at the Home of the Guardian Angel caring for new mothers and their babies, cooking beautiful home-cooked meals, and giving joyful witness to love, making Larch Street House a loving home for many. Sister Madeline was a beautiful baker and cook, gifts she generously shared with others. The delightful smell of her fresh-baked bread warmed the bellies and hearts of countless people in the many homes in which she lived and worked. Sister Maddie remained a true Newfoundlander all of her life; wonderfully feisty, with a great sense of humour, mischievous and full of spunk, she was a fun loving and warm hearted full of character. In addition to her parents Sister Madeline was predeceased by her brothers, Leo, Alphonsus "Fonce", Albert and George; and sisters, Agnes Hilliard, Eileen and Mary who died as a baby. She is survived by her brothers, Gerald and Maurice and sisters, Patricia Hanrahan, Eileen Power, all of Marystown, N.L.; and Roseanne Vardy of Halifax; as well as many nieces and nephew, all who played a huge role in their Aunt Madeline’s life and whom she loved so dearly. A Gathering for Prayer and visitation will be held in JA Snow Funeral Home, Lacewood Drive from 2-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2nd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 3rd at 1 p.m. in Saint Agnes Church, Good Shepherd Parish, Mumford Road. Those wishing to attend must show proof of vaccination. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Charity Ministry Fund.

OBITUARIES

en-ca

2021-12-01T08:00:00.0000000Z

2021-12-01T08:00:00.0000000Z

https://saltwire.pressreader.com/article/281749862633165

SaltWire Network