We have to thank Teri Healey Evans for this post. Teri has sent us photos and a story about a very extraordinary lady, her Aunt Teresa Lawrence.
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| Teri's Aunt Teresa Lawrence |
While Teri and her sisters are all graduates of St Patrick’s Convent Schools, Mrs Lawrence isn’t. However, her place of birth more than earns her a place on St Patrick’s School Blog.
Teresa was born in Fermeuse, where Mother Bernard Kirwan, the founder of the Presentation Congregation in Newfoundland, rests peacefully in that beautiful spot on the Southern Shore. In September 1853, three years before our own St Patrick’s Convent, Mother Bernard established a Convent at Admirals Cove, Fermeuse. She was its Superior until her death in February 1857. Admiral’s Cove was named for the English Fishing Admirals who frequented the harbour from the 1700s. In 1960 the name was officially changed to ‘Port Kirwan’ in Mother Bernard’s honour.
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| Grave of Mother Bernard Kirwan |
Anyway, Teresa is Teri’s Aunt, her mother’s sister, and she is one amazing lady! At the age of 80 years Teresa para sailed. Then, at the age of 85, she decided she would have a go at zip lining. Last Saturday, 13 October, 90 year old Aunt Teresa went sky diving! What is next on your Bucket List?
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| Almost Ready |
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| This is it! |
Teresa Lawrence, you are truly an inspirational woman and we congratulate and commend you. May God bless you with many more years of good health and thrilling adventures.
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| The Intrepid Teresa Lawrence |
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