Sister Lila F. Kindred

KINDRED-the death of Sister Lila F. Kindred (Sr. M. Majella) occurred at Ruth Ross Residence on Monday, December 20, 2010. Sr. Kindred was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Trainor) Kindred. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception on September 8, 1936. Sr. Lila received her Teacher's License in 1940 and went on to receive her High School Teaching License in 1944.  Continuing her studies earned Sister her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Degrees. Sister Kindred taught from 1945 to 1978 at various schools. These schools included Mountain Road and St. Bernard's Schools in Moncton; Holy Rosary in St. Stephen; St. Patrick's and Holy Trinity Schools in Saint John; St. Patrick's Orphanage and St. Michael's School in Prince Albert, Sask.; St. Joseph's School in Winnipeg; and Sacred Heart School in Wetaskiwin, Sask. Sister Lila resided at Holy Name Convent in Johnville from 1986 until 1997. She returned to Saint John in 1997 and resided at St. Vincent's Convent until moving to Ruth Ross Residence. She was predeceased by four brothers, Edmund, Thomas, James, and Joseph Kindred; and four sisters, Mrs. Alice White, Mrs. Mary Saulier, Mrs. Mary Eileen Dunlavy, and Mrs. Lavinia Hanley. She is survived by 8 nieces; 7 nephews; 7 grandnieces; and 19 grandnephews.

     Resting at St. Vincent's Convent, 31 Cliff St. with visiting on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Vincent's Chapel on Friday 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 in the chapel on Thursday evening at seven o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association; Pro Kids; or the Saint John Boys and Girls Club would be appreciated.