Name of Sister: Sr. Marie Gertrude
Sister in US Province
Date of Profession: August 16, 1948
Date of Birth/Age: 1927 – 97 years
Date of Death: October 31, 2024
Place of Death: St Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT
Date and Time of Funeral: November 6, 2024 11:00 AM
Place of Funeral: Corpus Christi Community/St. Joseph Church
Ministry.
Sr. Marie Gertrude received her BA in Education from Annhurst College and a Masters in Education from Boston College. She taught or was principal in several schools in Connecticut and was a school supervisor out of the Diocesan School Office in Hartford for 2 years. Within the congregation, Sr. McGert served as Provincial Councilor, Community Superior and Directress of Novices. In 1985 she moved to San Francisco where she was CCD coordinator.
In 1986, following a time of study in San Antonio, TX of the Spanish language and culture, Sr. McGert followed her heart’s desire and was missioned to Antofagasta, Chile to serve as a pastoral presence to the people there for 15 years. Returning to the US, she began a volunteer ministry with her beloved Hispanic people in Hartford, CT especially at Maria Sanchez School. She retired in 2016 and joined the community at St. Joseph Living Center in 2021.
May God welcome her into his light!