SISTER MARY FLEMING

Sister Mary Fleming was born in Stanley Bridge, the daughter of Dr. James and Clara (Hogan) Fleming. She received : her early education at the local school in Stanley Bridge and then went on to continue her education at St. Augustine‘s Convent in South Rustico. She entered the Congre- gation of Notre Dame in Montreal and took the Religious Name of Sister John of Gethsemane.

Following the example of the founder of the Community, Sister became a teacher, Sn Mm}, Fleming and taught school in Montreal before return— ing to the Island to teach in Charlottetown and Summerside. In her work she exemplified the ideals of the Constitution of the Sisters of Notre Dame, to be a source of inspiration to all, especially the children, and to combine fervor with an abundance of those virtues which have their roots in human affection. Although Sister died at an early age, she fulfilled the mission of loving and serving God and his people as a teacher and a member of the Congregation. She was laid to rest in Montreal.

REV. SISTER MARY GALLANT AND REV. SISTER J UDIQUE GALLANT

Sister Mary and Sister Judique were the daughters of Amand Gallant and Thracille Pineau Gallant of St. Mary's in St. Ann's Parish. They belonged to the cloistered order of the Sacred Heart. Sister Mary, although the younger of the two, joined the order first in Halifax. She was transferred from Halifax to Vancouver to establish a branch of the Order of the Sacred Heart there. Sister Mary was later joined by Sister Judique, who had remained at home to take care of her ailing mother. When her mother recovered, Sister Judique answered the call to join the Religious life. Both Sisters remained in Vancouver until the time of their deaths.

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