Sister Therese passed away suddenly at Providence Centre.
She is survived by the members of her religious community, the Sisters of Charity of N.D. Evron.
Sister Therese leaves to mourn: brothers, Maurice (Eleanor), Edward and sisters, Alice Shepherd and Annette Sayko; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Hector and Marie-Anne Verrier; her sister, Cecile (Marcel) Lapierre.
Sister Therese made her religious profession August 12, 1952. Her life was dedicated to work in the hospital field and in Parish Ministry, where she served with generosity and love.
A Visitation will be held at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton, AB between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2020. To view the visitation live from 2:30pm – 3:30pm please click here. Cremation to follow. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the Missions of the Sisters of Charity at SCE Finance Office, 3005- 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 5R5.
THERESE S MELNYCHUK says
My prayers and sincere condolence to the family of Sr Therese Verrier, SCE and to the the Sisters of Charity of ND Evron. She was special to me first because of her beautiful personality. I also came from Pickardville originally and we had the same first name “Therese” (Riopel) Melnychuk
Sister Jeanine Scarfone says
On behalf of the ATRI Board of Directors and myself we offer you our condolences and prayers as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful person as Sr. Therese. She was always a faithful and loyal support of our Association and her presence and great smile will be missed. May she rest in peace.
With thoughts and prayers,
Sister Jeanine
ATRI Executive Director
Phil Verrier says
We did not have the opportunity to visit often with Sister Therese, but the times we spent with her have been fondly remembered over the years. She will continue to live with us for the rest of our lives in fond memory. We thank God for her life and we know her living hasn’t stopped. Rest in peace. Phillip and Joyce
Felice Verrier Beyak says
Always a pillar to family, a ray of sunshine for me ,has now left this earth to be with our Lord. Every memories will now be forever in my heart. Rest well with our Lord
Marilyn and Tim says
Aunty Therese, we admired your strong faith and calm presence. You shared your faith with the family, not with your words, but with your actions. You always made us feel special when you visited. You will be remembered!