Enid O'Brien has been a constant help to me with this blog and a wonderful source of material. For today's post I am once again indebted to Enid as she very kindly supplied this picture and the relevant information. Thank you once again, Enid.
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| Sr Teresita with her childhood friend |
This is a picture of Sr Mary Teresita Martin P B V M. The picture was taken when Sister was enjoying a visit home to Cape Broyle. Also in the picture is Sister's childhood friend, Kathleen Hartery Murphy.
The only child of Ned and Catherine Martin, Sr Teresita was born in Cape Broyle in April 1914 and given the name Susannah. When Susannah was just eight years old her beloved mother died.
Eventually, Susannah Martin entered the Presentation Congregation in St John's. Upon receiving her white veil, Susannah was given the name of Sr Mary Teresita. Trained as a teacher, Sr Teresita taught in various Presentation Schools around the province, including St Patrick's Convent School in the west end of St John's. Many former St Patrick's pupils will remember Sr Teresita as a very kind and gentle person with a sweet smile and a quite voice.
Sr Mary Teresita Martin passed away on 1st April 1986 at the age of 72 and she is buried in the Presentation Convent Cemetery, St John's. Her dear friend, Kathleen, died on 30th September 2011 at the wonderful age of 98 years.
Enid tells us that Kathleen's sister, Annie Hartery Hayes, was also a good friend of Sr Teresita and she named her daughter Teresita in honour of her friend. Annie's granddaughter is also named Teresita. I think it is safe to say that Sr Teresita's memory still lives in the hearts of grateful pupils and loyal friends.
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| Sr Mary Teresita P B V M 1914 - 1986 |