Sister Gertrude A. McCarthy

McCARTHY-the death of Sister Gertrude A. McCarthy (Sr. Maria) occurred at Ruth Ross Residence on Friday, April 9, 2010. Sister was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Peter L. and Margaret (McAleer) McCarthy.

Sr. Gertrude entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on February 2, 1934. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and worked as a Dietician at St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint John, from 1940 to 1955. She moved to Prince Albert, Sask. and worked as a dietician at Holy Family Hospital until 1961 when she returned to St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint John, where she worked as Dietician and Director of Food Service until 1985. Sister held the position of Food Purchaser at St. Joseph's from 1985-1988. She then served as Administrator and Co-ordinator of St. Vincent's Convent until 1991. She also volunteered at the Information Desk at St. Joseph's for several years. She was predeceased  by a bother, John McCarthy; and three sisters, Sister Veronica McCarthy, S.C.I.C., Mrs. Eileen Bonner, and Miss Catherine McCarthy. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Maria Daigle of Saint John; and several nieces and nephews.

Resting at St. Vincent's Convent, 31 Cliff St., with visiting on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Vincent's Chapel on Monday morning at ten o'clock.  Interment will take place in the Sisters of Charity Plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Evening Prayer Vigil will be held on Sunday evening at seven o'clock. www.fitzpatrickfh.com