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Sister Mary Ellen passed away peacefully at Providence Centre with her sister Kathy at her bedside, accompanied by family and Religious Sisters
Sister Mary Ellen leaves to mourn the members of her religious community, the Sisters of Charity of N.D. Evron; her sisters, Marie, Sally (Sandy) Williams, Kathy, Patricia St. Pierre; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Patrick O’Neill; her infant sister, Bridget, sister, Betty (Art) Ganton, brother, Joseph, brother-in-law, Denis St. Pierre; one niece, two nephews, two great nephews, and one great niece.
Sister Mary Ellen made her religious profession August 12, 1960. Her life was devoted to nursing, Hospital administration and Leadership in our Community.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 – 113 Street, Edmonton at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020 with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton.
Our deep appreciation to Sisters of Providence, caregivers and her family for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the Missions of the Sisters of Charity of Evron at SCE Finance Office, 3005- 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T6J 5R5.
Jeannette Filthaut SP says
My sympathies and prayers are with the Evron Sisters and Associates and all family members as you grieve the loss of a wonderful woman who touched the lives of many throughout her healthcare ministry. Mary Ellen exemplified compassionate leadership skills that brought the healing touch of Christ to others. May the memories you hold dear of this witness of Christ bring you closer to her contemplative spirit.
Leanne Tilley says
My deepest sympathies to the families and the sisters, I had the greatest pleasure of working with sister at the Bonnyville Health Centre, she was my mentor in my eyes, she was an incredible woman with so much compassion and wisdom. It was a great loss here when she moved to Edmonton but it is a greater loss with her gone. She is with her lord and master and I hope she can rest easy with no pain. She will be dearly missed. Forever remember
Simon A. Dallaire says
My deepest sympathies to the Sisters of Evron and Sister Mary Ellen’s family. Sister Mary Ellen was always very supportive in my career and showed empathy and compassion to everyone she came into contact with. SHe will be fondly remembered by all at the Bonnyville Health Centre who worked with Sister. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Phyllis Schellenberger says
My deepest sympathy to the family of Sister Mary Ellen. A great loss, but her memories and spirit will be with you always
My thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷
Claudette and Denis Tardif says
We would like to say what a wonderful person Sister Mary Ellen was. We got to know her in the Saint-Thomas french catholic community.
She offered much support to the development of the Francophone community center known as La Cité francophone d’Edmonton.
What a great legacy she leave behind as an understanding, caring and loving person and a devoted leader to her congregation and religious order.
May she be rewarded in heaven for all the good that she did on earth.
Bev Brace says
I will be forever grateful for Sister Mary Ellen’s presence in my life. Sister was an amazing mentor and long after I’ve said my goodbyes my heart will remember. Thank you Sister, for your guidance over the years, your compassion and your genuine concern for others. The world has lost a bright light.
My deepest sympathies to all who are grieving the loss of this amazing woman.
vivian shutter says
My prayers and condolences are with you all .God bless you all . Rest In Peace Sister Mary Ellen.
Terry (Herman) Lord says
I have very fond memories of Sister Mary Ellen from my training days in Vegreville.
My sincere condolences to her family and especially Kathy who I also remember with much fondness.
MAureen Condon Horon says
My deepest sympathy to all members of Sister Mary Ellen’s family, and to her religious community,She was a dear friend who trained a year before me at St.
Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Vegreville. Rest in Peace, dear Ellen,
Mary Maureen Condon Horon
Roy and Pat Doonanco says
My wife and I offer our deepest sympathies to all of Sister Mary Ellen’s family and to her religious community. As you grieve the loss of this exemplary woman, please remember she has left a legacy of compassion and sincere caring for others. I enjoyed and appreciated working with her to bring better health care to Bonnyville. She was very instrumental in bringing the two hospitals together to enable the establishment of the great facility we have today.
Ann Wynne says
Sincere Condolences to Sr. Mary Ellen’s siblings Kathy, Patricia, Marie and Sally and all their families. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Cousin Ann Wynne and Family Ireland
Marie Owen says
This world has lost a woman of courage, compassion and infinite common sense. Sister Mary Ellen will be missed by all who knew her. My sincerest condolences to her family as well as her Religious Sisters.
Audrey Erickson says
My sincere sympathy to Sister Mary Ellen’s family and Religious Community. I worked with her at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the 1960’s – the best nursing “job” I ever had with Sister Mary Ellen as mentor and role model. I am ever grateful for her. May her soul rest in peace.
Valerie Barlott says
Marie, Sally, Kathy and Patricia
Sincere condolences on the loss of Sister Mary Ellen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Sister Mary Ellen was my God Mother – not sure if you remember that!
Take care!
Love
Valerie and Tony Barlott
(Glass)
John Kuzyk says
Dear Godmother Sister Mary Ellen,
Thank you for your spiritual guidance & support since you took on that commitment upon my birth in Vegreville in 1957. I have no doubt your path of service & dedication was well underway when you took your vows in 1960, and that path made this physical world a far better place for us all. Rest easy in the arms of our Lord, and know you are always in my heart.
With all my love I remain
Your Godson,
Francis John Kuzyk.
My prayers & condolences go out to all of Sister Mary Ellen’s family both earthly and spiritual as she joins Him in his heavenly domain.
John.
Kathy O'Neill says
John I want you to know that Mary Ellen so wanted to thank you for the beautiful bouquet of flowers you sent her while she was at the Cross. She enjoyed them so much. We did not know how to contact you. A belated thanks from her and know she prayed for all her Godchildren every day and I’m sure will continue so in heaven.
John Kuzyk says
Kathy, thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased Sister Mary Ellen took some measure of joy during such trying times, and know she is ever in my heart. I pray she and my son Aaron together an everlasting peace & serenity. Amen.
Phyllis [Semeniuk] Mytrunec says
“Success is measured, not by what we have but by what we do with what we have” Vince Lombardi
Dear Kathy and Sister Mary Ellen’s family,
I send condolences on the passing of your beloved Sister Mary Ellen. I was a nursing classmate of Kathy’s and while in training, benefited from Sister’s wisdom, knowledge and memtorship. Her smile, sparkling eyes and sense of humor were truly refreshing and her commitment to her professions exemplary. May God’s grace and mercy, her legacy and your precious memories nurture and sustain you in your challenging journeys to hope, healing and peace.
God’s Blessings and love,
Phyllis
Doreen Ralston says
I only learned today of Sister Mary Ellen’s death. I still haven’t quite absorbed it. She was a wonderful person, an amazing mentor, super intelligent, self empowered, full of common sense, compassion, humbleness and a wonderful sense of humor. We Have lost a very special person! I will never forget her. My sincere sympathies to all who are mourning her passing.
Ellen Buchanan says
Farewell to a Lady who left a mark on every heart she touched. My deepest sympathies to Sr. Mary Ellen’s family and friends. As with many others she was a mentor that I was privileged to work with and her spirit will remain with all who worked with her. I like to think that she is the spirit of the Bonnyville Health Centre as well, it brought that ambiance that everyone felt but no one could really describe. It was warm, welcoming, caring and you always felt like you were in good hands here. I will always celebrate Sr. Mary Ellen’s life and her legacy she left for all in her wake.
Brian V Glass says
Dear O’Neil families. I just received the sad news about the passing your dear sister, Ellen. Marie,Sally,Kathy and Patricia you all have continually kept aware of the Glass families. I do really appreciate your presence at my father George, and my Uncle Gerry funeral s. I do hope that you all find yourselves in good health ( especially with our very trying time with Covid.
Again I wanted to send you all, my thoughts to each one of you. I really hope that I will see you all soon. Thanks
Big Hugs Brian and Ann