Graduating Classes of the 1930s

• Class of 1939
• Class of 1938
• Class of 1937
• Class of 1936
• Class of 1935
• Class of 1934
• Class of 1933
• Class of 1932
• Class of 1931
• Class of 1930

Class of 1939

Jeanne Caufield Hines hopes to see as many of the class of 1939 as possible at her 65th reunion. Mar/Apr 2004

The Boston Globe printed a lengthy article by David S. Broder of the Washington Post that was a tribute to Mary McGrory, also a life long reporter and writer for the Washington Post. He referred to her as the consummate newspaper craftsman. The complimentary article was a farewell to Mary due to her retirement after she suffered a severe stroke in March 2003. Jan/Feb 2004

Filomena A. Natal Pasquarelli plans to visit Russia this summer on a ten night Russian River Cruise tour called "Waterways of the Czars." The tour departs from Los Angeles, on July 13th for St. Petersburg, where Filomena will board the ship for a Grand Cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow. While there, she will be attending the Moscow Circus and the Russian Ballet.  Jan/Feb 2004

Ruth Duffy Hayes will celebrate her 61st wedding anniversary in July. She is happy and healthy. Spring/Summer 2003.

Ruth Duffy Hayes celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary on July 7th, 2002 at Boston Park Plaza with four sons, four daughters-in-law, three grandsons and three granddaughters along with other relatives and friends. The anniversary was wonderful for her and her husband. God is good to them! Winter 2003.

Mary McGinn O'Connor plans to spend the winter months in Florida. Winter 2003.

The Class of 1939 extends condolences to Gertrude Cronin Brown on the recent death of her sister, Rita Cronin '36. Spring 2002

Ruth Duffy Hayes has four sons and four lovely daughters-in-law. She has three grandsons — one is married — and three granddaughters who are all "A" students! She and Vincent spend 3 months in Florida ("a great vacation"), 2 1/2 months in Duxbury, MA in a cottage her father built in 1922 and the rest of their time in Lexington, MA in a ranch house built for $16,000 in 1951. Aren't they lucky? Spring 2002

Ruth Duffy Hayes is living in Lexington. She has four sons and daughters-in-law, three grandsons and three granddaughters nearby. She spent three months in a cottage in Duxbury that was built by her father and three months in a trailer in Florida. She is still dancing! Summer 2001

Class of 1938

Emmanuel extends its sympathy to Mary T. Cronin and her family for the passing of Mary's brother Daniel I. Cronin. May/June 2005

Class Correspondent Frances Connaughton Mitchell wrote: As I sit here in the midst of the New England Blizzard of 2005, I wonder how our classmates in other states of the Union are faring. I would like to hear from you. You can send your classnote to me at 81 Emerson Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-3411, by telephone at (781) 235-4169, or by contacting the Emmanuel Alumni Office at 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115. You can also fax information to (617) 264-7715 or submit a classnote on the website. Locally, most of us are coping fairly well despite the handicaps of aging. January/February 2005

Marie McGloin Clifford reports that she and her husband, William, are still living in their house in Carlisle. They are thankful for having survived a few surgeries and are getting better every day. They have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Marie sends her love to all. January/February 2005

Rita Lee Dooley has moved to a different address in Springfield. Does anyone know the street address? We would like to keep in touch. January/February 2005

Margaret McCarthy Driver has endured the difficulties of losing her sight and her husband, Charlie. She spends Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Brookline Senior Center and weekends with her son in Waltham or with her daughter in Swampscott. January/February 2005

Msgr. William B. Shea, brother of Catherine Shea Gaughen and pastor of Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Waltham, passed away on February 17, 2005. Although Catherine is deceased, the class wishes to extend its sympathy to her family. January/February 2005

Winifred Doyle Gens is managing pretty well with the help of her husband and children. She reports that unfortunately, her outside activities are confined to doctor visits. January/February 2005

Margaret Jenkins is still at the Carlton House in Bedford, MA. She had a fall recently and broke an ankle but is recovering. January/February 2005

Your Correspondent, Frances Connaughton Mitchell, lost her only brother, Jack, a Lt. Commander in the Naval Air Force for 30 years, in July 2004. He was interred in the National Military Cemetery in North Carolina, which is where his wife and son, John Edward, live. He was given full military service and honors. January/February 2005

Rita Quane is very content with her senior living apartment at the Providence House in Brighton, MA. January/February 2005

Kay Buckley Sullivan keeps active with her grandchildren, although she is no longer driving, which is frustrating for her. January/February 2005

On August 29, 2004, Louise Keenan, Ed.D, celebrated her ninetieth birthday! To honor this occasion, her friends hosted a special luncheon and treated her to a trip to Washington as a surprise birthday gift. She enjoyed every bit of it and was happy for all the unexpected activity. September/October 2004

Margaret M. Jenkins is enjoying life at the Carleton retirement home in Bedford, MA. May/June 2004

The class extends its sympathy to Margaret McCarthy Driver on the death of her husband, Charles, in September 2003. Margaret is still living in the homestead at 53 Crowninshield Road in Brookline, MA. Jan/Feb 2004

Sister Anne Barbara Gill, SND, passed away in Worcester. We extend our sympathy to Sister's relatives and friends. Jan/Feb 2004

The Pilot edition of January 9, 2004 featured an article about the opening of Providence House, a new senior apartment residence on 180 Corey Road in Brighton. Several quotes in the article were made by Rita Quane, one of the first tenants to move in to the residence. Jan/Feb 2004

The Class also extends its sympathy to our College President, Sister Janet Eisner, SND, on the death of her brother, Frank, on December 28, 2003 and her mother, Ada, on February 21, 2004. Jan/Feb 2004

Rita M. Dooley is living in Springfield in a smaller apartment near her son. She still drives a little, although she says her legs are a bit weak. She now has twelve grandchildren from her beautiful family of seven sons and daughters. Sept/Oct. 2003.

Margaret M. Jenkins is still enjoying life at Carleton-Willard Village Retirement Home in good health. Spring/Summer 2003.

Anna Doherty passed away on December 19, 2002. Winter 2003.

Esther Farrington is still enjoying life in Randolph with her two prize dogs. Winter 2003.

Margaret Jenkins made a good recovery after knee surgery and is very pleased with life at Carleton House in Bedford, Massachusetts. Winter 2003.

Patricia Lyons keeps a positive outlook and a happy demeanor despite the fact that she has been declared legally blind. Fortunately, she has her sister Rose and a niece to help her remain in her home. Winter 2003.

Frances-Marie Mitchell hopes all who attend the 65th Reunion enjoyed the experience. Winter 2003.

Hilda DeLeo Mahoney is overwhelmed with joy by her eight grandchildren. Winter 2003.

Marie McMloin Clifford hopes to join us at our 65th reunion. She is still recovering from surgeries which kept her hospitalized for the past two summers. She says it's hard to realize it's been 65 years, because we are not that old! Love to all. Winter 2003.

Esther Farrington reports that she is happy living in the suburb of Randolph with caring neighbors and two dogs. Spring 2002.

Our prayers and sympathy go to the family of Frances Messina, who passed away on December 31, 2001. Spring 2002.

We recently heard that classmate Edith Mulligan, who spent three years at Emmanuel before transferring to Trinity in Washington, DC, passed away in 2001. Our condolences go to her family. Spring 2002.

We send condolences and prayers to Catherine O'Connell Reardon who lost her daughter, Marie Reardon Schuler, to breast cancer on September 11, 2001 and her dear brother, Father John O'Connell, O.D. on November 3, 2001. Spring 2002.

Kay Buckley Sullivan is recovering from recent knee surgery. Spring 2002.

Marie McGloin Clifford is happy to report that her daughter, Jane Clifford, has moved to Philadelphia as chairman and professor in the Biochemistry Department at Drexel University. Her family is in good health. She is looking forward to seeing classmates at the next class reunion. Summer 2001

Margaret M. Jenkins is well and enjoying activities at the Carleton Willard Village Retirement Home in Bedford. Summer 2001

Class of 1937

Joan McNary Guertler '53 informed us of the passing of Anne Noble Thomas, a supportive member of the alumni club and, according to Joan, "a very classy lady." Anne retired from the Hartford Insurance Co., but she was most proud of her work with the Catholic Charity, Loaves and Fishes, in Glendale. Anne had fallen twice and broken both her hips. Her friend and former neighbor, Tom Hawley, visited her every day, as she had no family. Anne died on Good Friday of 2005. March/April 2005

Alice Kenneally May and her husband Walter have lived in Alexandria, Virginia for 44 years. They spend more then several months each spring, summer and early fall in Rockport, Massachusetts. They have 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Nov/Dec 2003

Rita Morris Struzziery passed away on November 24, 2003. In addition to being a member of the class of 1937, Rita had also earned a Masters of Education at Emmanuel in 1968. Nov/Dec 2003

Ruth Provasoli is leaving Washington for the month of February to visit friends in Hawaii. Winter 2003.

The College sends condolences to Ruth Henderson Provasoli, whose husband, Bob Provasoli, passed away in October 2000. This year Ruth is moving to Panorama City. Summer 2001

Barbara A. Sullivan O'Conner has a great grandson, who was born on Thanksgiving Day, 2000 and a great granddaughter, who was born on Christmas Day, 2000. Summer 2001

In April 2001, Ruth A. Provasoli moved from Hawaii to a retirement home in Washington. She is now closer to family and that makes up for the weather change! Summer 2001

Class of 1936

Condolences are extended to the family of Margaret Rogers Sexton, who passed away in December 2004. Margaret had lived in New York, but recently moved to California to be closer to her daughter Deborah. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. January/February 2005

Irene Ryan Ready regrettably passed away on March 5, 2004. She considered herself a loyal alumna of Emmanuel College. Mar/Apr 2004

Mary Young McLaughlin mourns the death of her brother William who died in Florida in December 2003. Jan/Feb 2004

Alice U. Harvey passed away on November 24, 2003 in Brockton. Alice received a Master's degree from Boston College in 1954 and began teaching in Flagstaff, ME. Her teaching ended in 1985 at the West Junior High School in Brockton. Nov/Dec 2003

We extend our condolences to the families of Frances Carr Fleming and Rita Shea Griffin, who recently passed away. Summer 2001

Gertrude Miller was on the sick list this summer but has recuperated. When I talked with her she reported that her daughter Mary was on a trip down the Nile. Summer 2001

Helen Watt is currently at home recuperating from a bout with double pneumonia. Summer 2001

We are saddened to report the loss of two dear classmates, Rita Cronin and Rita Donahue Mullane. Our sympathies go to their families and friends. Spring 2002

Mary Young McLaughlin is spending the winter with her brother and sister in Pine Island, FL. Spring 2002

Helen Theresa Watt passed away on December 27, 2002. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Emmanuel College. Helen went on to teach in Boston Public Schools. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. Deepest sympathies to her family. Winter 2003.

Irene Ready continues to do well, encouraged by her 8 children and 15 grandchildren. She speaks often and fondly of her cherished memories and friends at Emmanuel. Winter 2003.

Class of 1935

The class began its 70th reunion year with TEA and TALK in Auburndale on October 23, 2004. We welcomed the daughters of our deceased classmates, as well as Emmanuel College development staff Gail Mansfield, Carol Giusti and Elisabeth O'Hearn '47, who provided an update on the Emmanuel of today and tomorrow. TEA and TALK was such a success, we may try for another event in the spring to get ready for our big reunion celebration at the college in June 2005. January/February 2005

The class regrets to report that Dorothea Leonard died on December 7, 2004. A former class president, Dot was a generous contributor to the class. She shall be missed. January/February 2005

The class of 1935 met for Mass and Luncheon at the home of Henry and Anastasia Kirby Lundquist in Auburndale on Saturday, October 18, 2003. They were able to reach all but three of the remaining 19 of their original 88 classmates. They were sad to learn that four were in rehab with debilitating ailments. Four sent regrets but seven accepted: Dorothea Leonard, Phyllis Drew Mahoney, Anne Snow McCarthy, Mary Vaas Pink, and the hostess of course. Agatha McGuire and Alice Sullivan were disappointed to have to cancel. Nov/Dec 2003

We were pleased to have Gail Mansfield, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, speak about the Emmanuel of Today. Betty O'Hearn also was with us from the alumni office. And the class of 1935 was honored to have Ned Lundquist leave his duties at the Pentagon on Friday to fly up to help take care of the ladies as he had done as a little boy when there were class dinners at his home and he took coats and helped his father serve drinks. He did a repeat in 2003. Nov/Dec 2003

Father Joseph McGlone celebrated Mass, as before, and we remembered our deceased classmates in the Prayers of the Faithful. Our latest loss was Mary DeGuglielmoo Frisoli. We note that she and her late husband, Frank, former Superintendent of Schools in Cambridge, sent two daughters to Emmanuel: Mary '66 and Elizabeth '69. We also offered a fervent prayer for us, the survivors, and for our Emmanuel. The event was deemed a great success. Nov/Dec 2003

We regret to report that the Class lost a devoted host when Henry Lundquist died unexpectedly in his sleep in the early morning of Sunday, October 18, 2003. Emmanuel was well represented at his home and funeral and with many messages for which his family was deeply grateful. Requiescat in pace. Nov/Dec 2003

Irene Ready is blessed to have celebrated her 89th birthday surrounded by her family. Nov/Dec 2003

Mary Groden Reardon, Anastasia Kirby Lundquist, Agatha Maguire, Mary Vaas Pink and Peg Cherven attended the liturgy in the Emmanuel chapel followed by the reunion luncheon as guests of Sr. Janet in June. They continued the celebration in October when Father Joe McGlone offered Mass for the Class of '35 in Stasia's lovely home. The addition of Grace Doherty McCarthy, Phyllis Drew Mahoney, Mary Lukaszek and Anne Snow McCarthy made this event a most memorable gathering.  Summer 2001

Class of 1934

Margaret Montague O'Neill Monahan has 26 great grandchildren and 17 grandchildren. She is now 91 years old. Winter 2003.

Genevieve J. Cromer moved back to D.C. in July of 2003. Fall 2003.

Class of 1933

Margaret C. Cody passed away on January 16, 2003. She was a second-grade schoolteacher at Lowe School in Somerville and retired in 1976. Our prayers are with her and her family. Winter 2003.

Class of 1932

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Class of 1931

On October 19, 2004, Catherine Grant Higgins died at the age of 96. Catherine was a former teacher, librarian, and director of school and amateur plays in Melrose, as well as a volunteer at St. Mary's Church and Emmanuel College. September/October 2004

We are sorry to announce the passing of our good friend, Dorothea Forrest Stevens. Last year, Dorothea and her family visited Ireland and England and celebrated her 93rd birthday. Our sincere condolences to the Stevens family. Summer/spring 2003.

Class of 1930

Helen Agbay is 93 years old and was decorated in 1973 by the Spanish Government "Lazo de dama de la orden del merito Civil de Espana." After the death of Agnes de Anges she taught Spanish at Emmanuel. Winter 2003