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Class of 1949

Virginia Donahue is running for town commissioner of Bellaire, Florida. Her qualifications include but are not limited to the management, planning, and budgeting experience she earned through 23 years as an executive. Virginia is affiliated with the American Association of University Women, Zonta International, Key Bank, and Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. She plays piano at local nursing homes and church activities. If elected, Virginia would focus on improving communications, fiscal responsibility, and management in the Bellaire area. March/April 2006

Joan Delaney Collins has recently relocated to Miami, FL and is interested in beginning an alumni chapter. If anyone is interested please let her know! November/December 2004

Many thanks to Mary Donahue Feeney for planning a very memorable 55th reunion. Forty-eight classmates spent the weekend attending events and more came for separate functions. Once again the class of 1949's contribution and participation to the Alumni Fund was the highest. Those that traveled the farthest for this special occasion were Kitty Allen Murphy and Nancy Ford Murphy from Colorado. November/December 2004

Eleanor Higgins McDonough passed away and will be missed. Thanks to Eleanor's hard work, the class's 25th Reunion was a memorable one. The Boston Globe printed a lengthy article on Eleanor, which began, "Whether it was bringing her community together on disputed issues, working as an administrative assistant for Governor Michel Dukakis, raising nine children, or making her daughters' wedding dresses, Eleanor P. McDonough found a way to help others." November/December 2004

Marie Welch sold her house on the Cape and now lives in a condominium in West Roxbury, MA. November/December 2004

Eunice Welch Connors resides in Florida and visited the Boston area. November/December 2004 Virginia "Ginny" Donahue was recognized for her love of music and talent on the piano in the Florida Beach Gazette publication on August 14, 2004, where she was featured as the "Citizen Spotlight." For eight years she volunteered her services as a pianist for the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program playing regularly for four different nursing homes. Currently, she can be found playing for the Mission Belles, a group she founded at St. Brendan Catholic Church on Island Estates. September/October 2004

Anne Henaghan Richard and her husband, Louis, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Thankfully, she recovered quickly from her heart surgery in time to celebrate the special occasion with her five children and eight grandchildren. September/October 2004

M. Louise Collins participated for more than ten years in the Boston College Learning in Retirement Program. She is an active member in the College Club of Greater Lowell, including acting in the College Club and reading group. She has taken exercise classes twice weekly since her retirement in 1992. May/June 2004

Virginia M. Donahue moved from Clearwater to Belleair (4.5 miles!), Florida. She is active at St. Brendan Church with the "Mission Belles" and Zonta International. Still tinkling the ivories! May/June 2004

Claire Rogers Manchester has started yet another new career, as a Life and Career Coach. She'll keep us posted on her progress. Her five children are doing well. So far, she has nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. May/June 2004

MaryAnn Hawbolt Haluska loves living in South California and Colorado. Mar/Apr 2004

Virginia Donahue is looking forward to her 55th reunion in June. Jan/Feb 2004

Evelyn Donovan Phelps is also looking forward to the Class' 55th reunion in June. Jan/Feb 2004

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Class of 1948

Ann Bresnahan Salzer sends greetings from the state of Washington. The big news is that her last grandchild, Amanda, is graduating from high school and heading for college in September 2004. May/June 2004

Christine McManus Whalen has had more time to enjoy her interest in history and genealogy after retiring from banking. The museums and historical houses in Salem, MA, provide her with opportunities for lectures and exhibits. Art classes are still part of her week with friends of similar interests. Her church is very important to her and she supports and helps with many activities. Christine also attends Bible classes. May/June 2004

Louise Millard Whitehead moved from Stoughton, MA to Danvers, MA and retired from Milton Hospital as Communications Manager. May/June 2004

Theresa A. Supple has a few health problems, but is enjoying life! Jan/Feb 2004

Lois Murdoch Wallace thanks the class of '48 for the gift certificate presented to her at the 25th reunion. Nov/Dec 2003

Mary E. Lyons Butterworth died on August 6, 2003. She was remembered at the college's Monthly Memorial Mass on September 18th. Sept/Oct 2003.

Mary Ann Testa Gravallese celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on June 14, 2002 at Hyatt Harborside. She has six grandchildren: five boys and one girl. Sept/Oct 2003.

Peg McKenna Sanders moved back to Albany in June to be closer to her family and friends. Sept/Oct 2003.

Gertrude Creedon Broderick and Marion Conran Donovan joined Mary Corcoran for a Sunset Cruise of the Boston Harbor Islands. Boston author Dennis Lehane entertained the group with a talk about his latest novel, Shutters Island. Sept/Oct 2003.

Our classmates continue to be involved in local community activities. Gert Creedon Broderick was elected commissioner in Watertown, Mary Wadden Olivier is on the Leominster Planning Board and Mary Corcoran is a Winthrop Conservation Commissioner. Sept/Oct 2003.

Lois Murdock Wallace and Esta Gendreau Wall enjoyed a summer trip to the Canadian Rockies. Sept/Oct 2003.

Jeanne Gaffney Costello's daughter, Mary, is working in Ireland for a year. Naturally, Jeanne and Jim plan to visit. Sept/Oct 2003.

Irene O'Keefe Melville's husband Bill continues his recovery from a recent heart attack. Sept/Oct 2003.

Our prayers go to Connie Carroll Kiley on the recent death of her husband Tom. Sept/Oct 2003.

Ann Shaughnessy Ryder notified Emmanuel that her close friend and classmate Phyllis Murphy Reardon of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on Christmas Day 2002. Sept/Oct 2003.

Theresa A. Supple (McCarthy) enjoyed the winter months in Naples, FL. During her reunion, she will be in Ohio attending a grandson's high school graduation. His scholarly achievement was recognized in a four-year merit scholarship to the engineering honors program at the University of Toledo. She sends her regards to the class of '48! Spring/Summer 2003.

Lois Murdock Wallace is still working. She has 7 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She is enjoying life to the fullest! Winter 2003.

Mary Sweeney is retired as Life Style Editor of the Eagle Tribune. She volunteers at both Holy Family and Lawrence General Hospital, and is active in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish of Lawrence and Methuen. Winter 2003.

Martha Quinn Kenney has been involved in 30 plus years as a church musician at the Newark Archdiocese. She has been married 45 years and life is good! Winter 2003.

Joan R. Donovan is spending the winter on Marco Island, Florida. She looks forward to seeing some of her classmates at the annual Emmanuel party in Naples, Florida. Winter 2003.

Mary O. Jensen sold her home and moved to a condo in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. She still works as a real estate associate. Winter 2003.

Claire Russo's husband Salvatore (Sam) sadly passed away on January 16, 2002. Our condolences go out to her and her family. Her great grandson Little Sam (Salvatore) was born on December 27, 2001. Winter 2003.

In May, Class of 1948 members enjoyed a nostalgic get-together at the Pillar House. The Pillar House closed in June and classmates remember many wonderful events enjoyed there. Summer 2002.

Mary Condon is finishing work on a translation and interpretation of Dante. Summer 2002.

Jean Costello, her husband Jim and family surprised their son Bill with an authentic Irish birthday party held in a pub in Ireland. Summer 2002.

We recently learned that Mary J. Devlin passed away in October 2000. Our belated condolences are sent to her family and friends. Summer 2002.

Irene Melville, Lucille Kelley and Polly Hurley Buckely all enjoyed courses at Boston College. Polly is doing some babysitting of grandchildren and continues to travel. Summer 2002.

Marion Doherty Buegler and Bob are enjoying his recent retirement by traveling and enjoying visits with their daughter Marion in California. Summer 2002.

Barbara Dandeneau Burns is busier in retirement than she was when working for a living! She is taking art lessons and striving to be the "Grandma Moses" Burns of Methuen! She enjoyed a week in Providence in May and a bird-watching weekend on Montkegon Island in October. Summer 2002.

Mary Lyons Butterworth, M.D. is still practicing medicine and welcomed her 11th grandchild in January 2002. She enjoyed a recent trip to Atlanta to visit her daughter Patricia. Summer 2002.

Marie Doyle visited her daughter Shauna and her boys in Mexico City for Thanksgiving. She visited her son Gavin and family in London for Christmas. New Year's Eve she returned to Naples, FL for R&R! Summer 2002.

Rosamond Leary Fandel invites anyone in the area to visit her at her new condo in Osterville, MA. Summer 2002.

Mary Ann Gravallese has been married to her husband Peter for 50 years. They have four children, Peter, Paula, Stephen and Nancy, and five grandchildren. They enjoy being with their family and they love to travel. Summer 2002.

Lorraine Harding enjoyed a recent week on the Cayman Islands, BWI. Summer 2002

Our prayers and sympathy to Marie Redmond Jackson on the death of her son Stephen. Summer 2002.

Mary Ormond Jensen has been widowed since 1997. She is still active in the real estate profession. Mary now has eight grandchildren. Summer 2002.

Susan Baldassrre Masse and her husband Fiore were feted at a surprise 50th wedding anniversary celebration. They recently attended the Emmanuel President's Reception in Naples, FL. Summer 2001.

Virginia Spinney reported she is a "grand" aunt or "great" aunt of twins! Summer 2002.

Jimmy Tingle, son of Frances DeGuglielmo Tingle, is a popular Boston comedian who has been entertaining sell-out crowds weekends at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. Summer 2002.

Condolences are sent to Esta Gendreau Wall on the loss of her husband John in May. Summer 2002.

Mary Gravallese is retired. Her four children are married and she has five grandchildren; the oldest is graduating from Tufts in June. She loves to travel and took a Caribbean cruise in January 2001 followed by two weeks in Mexico in March. Summer 2001

Connie Carroll Kiley sends warm regards to her alma mater and classmates. Summer 2001

Susan Baldassarre Masse and her husband Fiore celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party thrown by their children in October. They had a wonderful trip to Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri. Summer 2001

Eileen Donovan O'Keefe went to Rome, Assisi and Florence with classmate Lorraine Harding. They met Victoria Nord '54 in Florence and again in Assisi and finally in Rome. She says it was good to "connect." Summer 2001

Class of 1947

Mary E. Burns was the recipient of the 2005 West Barnstable Citizen of the Year award. She was chosen due to her service to the town of West Barnstable. Her most visible service was managing the local landmark, the Old Selectmen's Building art gallery. Not only does she manage the gallery, she also recruits the artists. Since Mary began managing the gallery 15 years ago, the gallery has raised over $48,000. Mary also volunteers her time at the Whelden Library, the Village Festival, the Tom Wallace Fund and the Civic Association. July/August 2005

Our most sincere sympathy goes out to the families of Marie McLaughlin O'Brien and Claire Clark Ames Grinnell. Our condolences to Marie Leary McCarthy on the death of her stepdaughter and her nephew. November/December 2004

Miriam O'Connell Santilli informed us that the 1947 class Luncheon in October 2004 was well-attended and a good time was had by all! On a personal note, her granddaughter, Colleen, was elected President of the sophomore class at Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA. She wishes all of her classmates a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas, and a Holy, Healthy, and Happy New Year!!! Her new year would be very happy if you would send her some news! November/December 2004

Ruth Fitzgerald Bosworth has many Emmanuel graduates and students in her family. She says, "I think three granddaughters, two daughters, and myself may make a new record. Can anyone top this?" Daughters Janet Bosworth and Nancy Biederman were Classes '73 and '74 respectively. Her granddaughters include Samantha '03, Jacqueline '06, and Veronica '07. Jan/Feb 2004

Congratulations to Ruth Bryant Geller! At STARS night at Emmanuel she received a well-deserved award for her dedication and hard work as President of the Cape Cod Emmanuel Alumni Club. She recently arranged a Christmas Luncheon at the Daniel Webster Inn in Sandwich and made beautiful centerpieces and favors for each table. Jan/Feb 2004

Our condolences to Teresa Mason Halligan and family on the death of her husband, Bernard. Jan/Feb 2004

Nora Burns Howley started a volunteer program called "Help with Homework" in 1989 soon after her retirement. Nora, however, never retires. She works diligently in this program at her local library helping children, and because of her dedication, patience, and love — they succeed. Jan/Feb 2004

Helen Lynch May's granddaughter, Cara Harvey, is a new member of the cast of "ZOOM," a PBS children's show produced by Boston's WGBH-TV. Cara's segment will appear in March 2004. Another granddaughter, Emily May, a soprano, is an aspiring opera singer. According to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "Miss May, 22, recently gained admittance to the elite Festival Ensemble in Germany under the direction of Helmuth Rilling, the Grammy prize winner in 2000 for the best choral performance." Congratulations, Helen — you must be very proud of them. Jan/Feb 2004

Our best wishes to Marion Gibson Walsh, who is progressing well in her recovery. We hope and pray for her good health in 2004. Jan/Feb 2004

Frances Finnegan Fleming's granddaughter, Laura Beth Fleming, entered BC School of Nursing this past fall. Her sister, Kara, will graduate in June 2004 from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Nov/Dec 2003

Priscilla Plummer Gaison, retired for 14 years in Hawaii, has been living for almost 50 years in the tropics where she worked for the US Navy on Guam for 33 of those years. Life has been interesting! Nov/Dec 2003

Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Kelly says one of her activities is serving as a judge for the Annual JFK "Profiles in Courage" essay contest for high school students throughout the USA. It is enjoyable and rewarding and the quality of the essays is superb. In May of each year, the winning essayist is honored at the JFK Library. Nov/Dec 2003

Catherine Lillyman Owen writes that her 70-year-old brother, who was retired, recently started law school at San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno, California in order to become a paralegal. Nov/Dec 2003

Gloria Freni Reed recently lost her mother, Gloria, who had been living with her for the past eight years. Gloria was born on June 24, 1902 in Sicily, and will be greatly missed. Nov/Dec 2003

Organized by class officers Dorothy DiCicco Freniere and Nora Burns Howley, the Class of 1947 held their annual luncheon at Emmanuel on Thursday, October 16, 2003. 33 classmates attended, including Eleanor Porter Sullivan and Mary Ricker Booth who traveled from Maine by train! View photos from the event. Sept/Oct 2003.

Frances F. Fleming's granddaughter Laura Fleming graduated from Walpole High School and is entering BC School of Nursing in September '03. Spring/Summer 2003.

Doris (Tremblay) Segadelli and her husband started their third World Cruise January 6, 2003. Winter 2003.

Pauline Hayford Rogers is proud to announce that her eighth great grandchild was born last August. She now has four great grandsons and four great granddaughters. Spring 2002

Mim O'Connell Santilli's son Paul and his wife Kristine have co-authored a paper in Philosophy and Mythology, (Socrates and Achilles) and will be presenting it in July at Jangellonian University in Krakow, Poland. Summer 2002.

Helen Woods returned to teaching Spanish at St. Joseph's Middle School in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Summer 2002.

Ruth Van Dyke Christoforo is moving to Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA, this spring. Clair Clark Ames Grinnell was married on August 4, 2001 to Raymond J. Grinnell, adding three more adult children and two more grandchildren. Total: six children and five grandchildren. Spring 2002

Our condolences to the family of Barbara Ferson Mulcahy, who passed away on December 29, 2001. Spring 2002

Our condolences are extended to the families of Patricia Hackett Houlihan and Grace Palmisano on their recent deaths. Many of our classmates attended the wake and funeral of Pat Hackett Houlihan. Ruth Bryant Geller and Frances Barrett presented the gifts at her Mass. Summer 2001.

Frances Barrett traveled to California last spring to visit her sister. Fran will be going to sunny Florida this winter and will be visiting Ruth Bryant Geller. Summer 2001.

Betty O'Hearn and her sister Ann Marie Fish took a Caribbean cruise in March. Summer 2001.

Helen McDonough MacVarish and her husband John went to Long Boat Key in Florida this February. Summer 2001.

Barbara Ferson Mulcahy and her husband, Bob, went to Florida this winter for a little rest and relaxation. Summer 2001.

Class of 1946

During the first weekend in June, the class celebrated its 60th reunion. Despite the rainy weather, about 40 classmates gathered at Emmanuel College for all or part of the three days of activities and events. Some highlights were Pops on Friday night, the Class of 1946 meeting on Saturday, and the Post 50th Reunion Luncheon with Sister Janet Eisner, SND on Sunday. July/Aug 2006

Elections held at the class meeting established Dot Phair as President, Dot Sauer Greenler as Vice President, and Betty McCarty Grimes as Treasurer. July/Aug 2006

Mark your calendars! The fall class luncheon is being planned for Thursday, October 19, 2006. July/Aug 2006

Claire E. Condell Meuse's granddaughter, Zoe Lewis, is serving two years in the Peace Corps in Mozambique. Zoe's mother, Lori Lewis '73, and her grandmother are very proud. November/December 2004

On April 15, 2004, 13 members of the Class of '46 gathered at Emmanuel to attend the monthly Memorial Mass in the Chapel. After Mass, a buffet luncheon was enjoyed by classmates in the Administration Meeting Room. May/June 2004

Eileen Riordan has returned to New England. She was living in Maryville, TN, and is now at home in N. Smithfield, RI. May/June 2004

Patricia Monahan regrets to report that Ruth Soles' son, Michael, died in October of 2003. Jan/Feb 2004

Dot Phair went on a tour of Iceland in September 2003. She learned that volcanos formed the island; even today there is danger of volcanic eruption. It is also an expensive place to live, as a great percentage of daily necessities must be imported. Sept/Oct 2003.

Eleanor Levangie Pratt passed away on April 24, 2003. We extend our sympathy and prayers to her family. Sept/Oct 2003.

Bertha Carroll Sullivan just celebrated her 55th wedding anniversary with her children and 33 grandchildren. Sadly, she lost her son Mark to pancreatic cancer on May 15th. Sept/Oct 2003.

Dorothy Tobin Staffier gives kudos for Ellen Murray's Autumn Woodland luncheons, where friendly faces meet. Uphill or downhill, Dorothy says life's been a great run! Spring/Summer 2003.

Please remember in your prayers two of the classmates who passed away: Margie Sullivan Mackay, who died on Christmas Day 2002, and Peggy Courtney McCartin, who died on May 13, 2002. They will be fondly remembered by all. Winter 2003.

Marjorie Donovan Joyce is a resident of the Marian Manor Nursing Home at 130 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston 02127. She would enjoy hearing your news in a note to her at the above address. Winter 2003.

Alice McCarthy is also greatly interested in news about her classmates. You can write to her at 676 Farm Road, Marlboro 01752 or call her at 508-481-9135. Winter 2003.

Mary Cashman Cullin's husband Phillip Cullin died on July 7, 2002. He had been ill for a long time. Winter 2003.

Mary Kelley Dacey says that all is well. She is enjoying life in the Cleveland area. She wishes her Emmanuel friends were closer. Winter 2003.

The Class of 1946's next get-together will be at Emmanuel on Sunday, May 4th with Mass at noon followed by brunch/lunch. Details are forthcoming, but mark your calendar now so you won't miss another good time. Winter 2003.

Kathleen Blute Matthews is now spending her time at Sag Harbor, NY and Florida. Her house will be ready soon and she will become a "snow bird." Their 23rd grandchild is due in May in Hong Kong. Spring 2002

Dorothy Staffier is content living by the sea with her "still hero" husband of 54 years. She basks in the warmth of their children and grandchildren's love and is ever grateful. Spring 2002

Mary Riley Bonner and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 14, 2000. Summer 2001.

Florence Healy and her husband Howard are happily retired. They enjoy their children and 21 grandchildren. Summer 2001.

Dorothea Phair recently enjoyed a trip through the Panama Canal on a Princess ship. In May 2000 she and her sister joined a church group on a trip to Italy. They visited Rome and were present in St. Peter's Square when the Pope greeted the crowd. Toward the end of the trip they went to Sicily; Mt. Etna sprouts fire and smoke constantly. Summer 2001.

Eileen Riordan is retired from College teaching. She still conducts weekly "dream groups" and classes on dreams using some of Carl Jung's concepts. Summer 2001.

Ruth Soles writes that her daughter Kathleen Soles '73 is Professor of Art and Department Chair at Emmanuel College. Summer 2001.

Class of 1945

Mary McCabe O'Brien welcomed her third great grandchild in November 2004. One of Mary's granddaughters earned her Ph.D. in May 2004 and is now a researcher at the National Institute of Health. Another granddaughter is working in Angola as supervisor of health services. March/April 2005

Adalice M. Andrade Hurst is a very active volunteer at the Mullen House. Recently she graduated from a formation series and is part of the Little Sisters collaboration. Due to her children's generosity, she has been going to Portugal every other year. September/October 2004

Mary Cleary Ronan had a grand surprise party in Virginia. There were 24 in all who attended; children, spouses and grandchildren. She then went to Utah to stay for a week with her only child who couldn't make the party. It was a wonderful time on both trips. Jan/Feb 2004

Adalice M. Andrade Hurst visited her family in Portugal for two wonderful months. Her youngest son was married August 29th. Nov/Dec 2003

Adele Guinee Smith and her husband are enjoying their good health with their great family and wintering in Florida. They were recently surprised with a joint 80th birthday party given by their family. Nov/Dec 2003

On October 9th, the Classes of 1945 and 1946 held a combined Fall luncheon at the Woodland Golf Club in Newton. Since usual organizer, Mary Cleary Ronan, was in Russia, Patty Power Monahan, Ellen Murray '46 and Betty McCarty Grimes '46 stepped in to help. It was a great turnout with 27 alumni attending. Sept/Oct 2003.

The class extends its sympathy to Mary McEvilla McLaughlin on the sudden death of her husband, to Gen Logue Desmond on the death of her sister Loretta and to Ben Newburger on the death of his wife Mary Curry Newburger. Winter 2003.

Marie Walsh Bowen's grandchildren are attending colleges in many states: Jonathan in Oregon, Chris in California, Michael at Georgetown, and Tim at Dartmouth. Winter 2003.

Anna Burke Crosby welcomed Amanda Rose, her youngest great grandchild, during the Christmas season. Winter 2003.

Nancy McMahon Davin sends news of her grandson, James IV, who married last year and is a graduate of Wittenberg University in Ohio. Another grandson recently returned from a six-month tour of duty with the Navy in the Arabian Sea. Winter 2003.

Barbara Doe is recuperating at home following back surgery in January, 2003. Winter 2003.

Ruth Power, Kay Quill, and Nancy McMahon Davin had a mini reunion in Plymouth. Winter 2003.

Mary Cleary Ronan's ninth child presented her with her ninth grandchild, Jack Peter. Last year Mary and her sister Kay went to Holland to view the beautiful tulips in full bloom during the spring. Mary had a wonderful vacation in Australia prior to Christmas. Winter 2003.

Mary G. Sullivan's brother will be observing his Golden Jubilee in September of this year. Winter 2003.

Twelve members of our class enjoyed a luncheon at Emmanuel on October 17, 2002. Winter 2003.

Adalice M. Hurst's oldest son Mike has recently been diagnosed with cancer. She returned from Chicago where she spent two months with her son, who is suffering a lot. Adalice asks that Mike be remembered in your prayers. Winter 2003.

Nona Rohan Mahoney has been retired for many years from her job as Woman's Editor of the Boston Post. Look for her daughter's book, The Singular Pilgrim by Rosemary Mahoney, to be published by Houghton Mifflin in March 2003. Winter 2003.

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Class of 1944

Richard Westbrook, husband of Marie O'Donnell Westbrook, wishes to inform the class of Marie's passing on June 24, 2005. September/October 2005

Barbara Van Tassel Enagonio's daughter Janice Enagonio, the third of her seven children, died suddenly in January 2004 at the age of 46. Janice was a graduate of Princeton and earned a Ph.D. in physics at University of Colorado. She was a brilliant researcher in high-energy particle physics for some years. For about 15 years, she suffered from bi-polar disorder and is a sad loss to her family. May/June 2004

Inez McElaney Murdock's granddaughter, Maria Moore Van Gelder, has adopted a son, Jackson 'Jack' Cole Van Gelder. He was adopted at birth and is now almost two years old. May/June 2004

Madeline Berry Henderson and husband moved into an "independent living" apartment in a retirement community in Maryland, closer to their three children and their families. They carbineer to spend winters in Florida, near their eldest daughter and her family. Mar/Apr 2004

Mary Louise Ballou Kelley has passed away. Mar/Apr 2004

Kathryn F. McCabe is looking forward to her 60th reunion. Many classmates love planning to celebrate. There are 58 members, out of the 104, Class of 1944 remaining. Mar/Apr 2004

Louise M. DesMarais continues to write and finds much enjoyment in being around her family. Sept/Oct 2003.

Inez McElaney Murdock missed seeing classmates of 1944. She hopes that everyone is doing well. Winter 2003.

Inez McElaney Murdock's granddaughter, Marie Moote, R.N., is a captain in the U.S. Air Force. Inez asks us to pray that she will come through this war safely. Spring 2002.

Mary E. Pomerleaus' sixteenth grandchild, Lucas Michael Pomerleau, was born on October 26, 2000. Summer 2001.

Class of 1943

Ruth Millard Powers passed away on February 11, 2006. Her son, Mark, lovingly provided the following account of Ruth's active and fascinating life. Needless to say, her family is heartbroken over the loss of their beloved Ruth. Ruth was born in Peabody, MA in 1922 and schooled in Salem. She was Emmanuel's very first Spanish language major and graduated summa cum laude in 1943. After graduation, Ruth moved to Washington, D.C., where she was quickly hired by the Signal Core as an official "Code Breaker." She married her childhood sweetheart, Frank Charles Power, in 1949. They had four children together: James, Joseph, Mark, and Francis. In 1961 Ruth reentered the workforce, becoming one of the first female claims adjusters at Adjusters Inc. The 1960s and 70s afforded Ruth and family with many travel opportunities. Her husband, Frank, was employed by Delta Airlines and Ruth's best friend, Al Jazyka, was in the Diplomatic Service and was stationed throughout the world. Destinations included many U.S. cities, Portugal, Jamaica, Nassau and a month-long tour of Europe with the whole family in 1968, culminating with an official invitation by the U.S.S.R. to Moscow. Ruth and her family relocated to Atlanta, GA in the 1970s and, although she was a reluctant southerner initially, Ruth developed and maintained a fondness for the South for the rest of her life. The family returned to New England in 1978. Sadly, Ruth's husband, Frank, died only a year later, in 1979. Ever resilient, Ruth became a real estate agent in 1981, bought a 150 year-old house, and became a doting grandmother of her five grandchildren. She also began to travel again. Trips included a solitary 1988 trip to Spain, a month-long tour driving herself from Vienna (to experience her beloved Mozart) to Venice, and a 1989 trip to Spain and Morocco with her son, Mark. In 1995, Ruth was struck by a car and went through extensive rehabilitation, but she prevailed like a true survivor. In 1998, Ruth was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and found strength in family, God, friends, arts and crafts, and travel. The new century brought a great number of "mini" trips with Mark as her travel companion. Before becoming ill in March 2005, Ruth was quietly creative. She drew, painted, and became quite a craftsman. As always, her music remained a constant throughout her life. March/April 2006

Anna Noone McDonald and her husband, Pete, are keeping busy in Paulsbo, WA, while one of her daughters is making a name for herself in the fashion industry. July/August 2005

Murial Hardiman Tully enjoys her bridge games but has put the tennis racquet and golf clubs on the back burner. July/August 2005

Bernardine Travers Rines and family are doing well and enjoying life at the seashore. July/August 2005

Catherine Reardon Steele and husband, Bob, have moved to an assisted living complex on the Cape near Hyannis. They are enjoying their new living quarters. July/August 2005

Eunice Kelley Yost and family had an addition to the family with the birth of their first great grandchild, Joseph Logan Kraus, just before Christmas last year. Their 14 grandchildren keep them busy. The Yosts have one grandchild in elementary school, one in junior high and two entering college this year at Boston College and the University of New Hampshire. In addition, one grandchild graduated from Boston College this year, one is entering his senior year at Cornell in the fall, and finally, one is starting at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (the same one who took a solo trip to La Paz, Bolivia on his bicycle). July/August 2005

Eunice wishes her class a great year and says, "It would be nice to hear from some of you '43ers. Send in some news... What's happening in your house?" July/August 2005

Anna Noone McDonald and her husband, Pete, are enjoying the mild climate of Paulsbo, WA. They live west of the Cascade Range, which keeps the weather on the mild side. Anna volunteers at the Office of the Insurance Commission, training volunteers to help with the prescription drug benefit scheduled to go into effect in 2006. Anna and Pete are planning a trip to California in March 2005 to visit their daughter, Susan, who is retiring after many successful years as a social worker. Susan is presently a supervisor in Los Angeles County, overseeing a staff of 700 people. Now she wants to do something different, although exactly what, she is not sure. Another of Anna's daughters has found success in the design field, working with the Ralph Loren design company. January/February 2005

Mary Gallagher Mullen continues to win awards for her poetry. Mary, please send us some examples. We would like to print some in the Emmanuel Magazine from the Class Poet of 1943. January/February 2005

Eunice Kelley Yost and her husband became great grandparents in December 2004. Joseph Logan Krause, eight pounds, came at last to Melissa Yost and Roger Krause in Atlanta, Georgia. January/February 2005

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Class of 1942

Eleanor Carroll Kearney passed away on April 10, 2004. She loved Emmanuel and was a very proud alumna. Her daughter, Susan Olsen, wrote to inform us of her death. May/June 2005

Mary Walsh remembers her Emmanuel days fondly. She recently recalled that it was Elizabeth Logan '23, her Sunday School teacher, who happily convinced her to attend Emmanuel. Mary describes Elizabeth as a wonderful and remarkable, even saintly woman. May/June 2005

Mary Reidy Sparks continues with hospice volunteering as well as assisting the priest during Mass at nursing homes by being a Eucharistic Minister . May/June 2005

Beulah Burgess Switzler's daughter, Jayne Switzler Warman '72, wrote to inform us that her mother had passed away on October 13, 2004. November/December 2004

On August 25, 2004, Mary L. Quinn Jaquith passed away at the age of 83. Mary was a retired employee of John Hancock Insurance Company. She died at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence, RI. September/October 2004

R. Lorraine Smithson Johnson has seven great-grandchildren! She recently lost her dearest sister and friend, Gloria, who died of cancer. May/June 2004

Rita Duffy Pervier and her husband have moved from Falmouth, MA to their daughter's home in Pawcatuck, CT (Stonington) and are enjoying the Connecticut area — beautiful and similar to the Cape. July/August 2004

M. Agatha Carroll has moved to 3C Village Way, Sherborne, MA 01770. Her current address on Riverway in Chatham will be her secondary address and she will be there from May through November each year. Jan/Feb 2004

Myra A. Frelion recalled her many years teaching French and English to students at the high school level. Jan/Feb 2004

Sr. Marguerite Grueter is still in active retirement lecturing, giving Communion, and bringing Eucharist to a few homebound. Jan/Feb 2004

Patricia Sparkes Mackin is still living in Pennsylvania. Her granddaughter Emily is now at the University of Rochester, Kate is in 3rd grade, Sean is in 1st grade and Claire is in kindergarten. Nov/Dec 2003

Congratulations to Eileen McSweeney Tomlinson on her recent marriage. Sept/oct 2003.

Florence Welch Sullivan is now living in California with her daughter. Sept/oct 2003.

Anne Gargiulo Politi has left the Cape and relocated to a retirement community in Blue Hill, Maine. Sept/oct 2003.

Margaret Scully McNally is visiting in Switzerland with her son and his family. Sept/oct 2003.

Sister Helen Cullen, SND will return to Massachusetts in November. Her new address will be: Notre Dame DuLac, 555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Sept/oct 2003.

Kay Nigro Guinee regrets to inform you of the following deaths: Josephine McDonough, Marguerite (Marbetta) Hern and Evelyn Keohane Savini. Sept/oct 2003.

Spearheaded by Kay Nigro Guinee and Mary O'Donnell Konetzny, the Class of 1942 held their annual luncheon at Emmanuel on Thursday, October 16, 2003. Sept/oct 2003.

Mary Walsh reports she is "Still on the Planet." Winter 2003.

Patricia Mackin's husband Charles P. Mackin died on Good Friday 2002. It was unexpected, but it was a peaceful death. The family misses him a lot. Winter 2003.

Eileen Tomlinson assists the nurses each week on the busiest day of one-way surgery. Winter 2003.

Myra A. Fillion is a retired high school teacher. Winter 2003.

Catherine M. Molloy says she had a wonderful 60-year class celebration. Thanks to all at Emmanuel who made it possible. Winter 2003.

Your reunion committee is hard at work. We hope you will join us for this big celebration year, our 50th, at Alumnae Weekend from May 31 to June 2, 2002! Spring 2002

Mary Claire Tierney Burns passed away in April. We extend to her family our sincere condolences. Summer 2001.

Margaret Walsh Connor passed away in December. We extend our sincere condolences to her family. Summer 2001.

Rita Dukeshire spent Thanksgiving in Brentwood, Tennessee with her daughter, Donna, and her family. Summer 2001.

Helen Hennigan Gallagher was involved in a serious accident. She is doing well. We wish her a speedy recovery. Summer 2001.

Eleanor Murphy Kuppens and her husband traveled to France and Germany on their vacation. Summer 2001.

M. Patricia Sparkes Mackin is still retired and living in Pennsylvania. She has four grandchildren, Sean, Claire, Emily and Kate. She is well and sends best wishes to the class of 1942. Summer 2001.

Margaret Scully McNally visited the Holy Land last spring — a fascinating and eye opening experience. Peg's second trip was a gift given to her by her children on her 80th birthday. They accompanied her to Ireland — a fabulous time was had by all. Summer 2001.

Marjorie Readdy Sullivan enjoyed an around-the-world trip from November 1999 to March 2000. Her group visited seven continents on a millennium cruise — how exciting! Summer 2001.

Our condolences go out to the family of Margaret Henry Murray, who recently passed away. Summer 2001.

Class of 1941

We offer our condolences to Miriam Flynn Flaherty and her family on the recent passing of her husband, Laurence. September/October 2006.

Therese Senecal Bernique recently visited Boston from Saintes, France. She, Sr. Therese Gerard Kleh, SND, and a friend visited both Emmanuel College and Boston College to see all of the changes that have taken place. September/October 2006.

Congratulations to Mary Beatty Muse and her husband, Bob, on being the grandparents of 36 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren! One of Mary's grandsons is currently a senior at Emmanuel. September/October 2006

Marie Burns Gleason is back home after her serious car accident on April 21, 2006. The Class of 1941 wishes her the best of luck with her continuing recuperation. July/Aug 2006

Therese Senecal Bernique is planning to visit Boston in September. Her classmates hope to catch up with her during her visit. July/Aug 2006

On Alumni Weekend, June 4-6, 2006, the Class of 1941 led the procession from Julie Hall to the Administration Building for the liturgy in the chapel. Among those celebrating our 65th reunion from Emmanuel were Mary Beatty Muse, Helen Coleman Stanton, Miriam Flynn Flaherty, Eleanor McManmon May, Frances Murphy Epstein, Eleanor O'Neill Farrell, Kathleen Ryan Dacey, Mary Schuver Moran, Ita Sullivan Donahue and Evelyn White Caffrey. July/Aug 2006

With sadness we have learned of the passing of some of our classmates in recent years: Eleanor Roberts in 2003, Helen K. Dunn Sullivan in 2004 and, in 2005, Katherine Bixby, Jeanne Delaney Clancy, Ellen Gannon Hanley, Mary Gormely Glynn, Eugenia Mullin Dromey. May they rest in peace. July/Aug 2006

The Class of 1941 sends all best wishes for good health and God's peace as we soldier on in these "golden years." July/Aug 2006

An exhibit of photographs at the Burns Library at Boston College was on display from March 14, 2006 to April 14, 2006 and included portraits of several Emmanuel women. Included in the exhibit were Mary Beatty Muse, Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Kelly '47, Margaret Salmon '47, Maureen Keating McCaffrey '61, Margaret McKenna '67 and Paula Carroll '72. The exhibit, arranged by Bachrach Photographers of Boston, was titled, "Irish Faces - The Heart and Soul of Boston." March/April 2006

The class wishes to remember the loved ones of classmates who have recently passed. James Stanton, husband of Helen Coleman Stanton, passed away on March 29, 2005. Mary Cogan, daughter of Helen McEttrick Cogan, passed away on July 9, 2005. James Brennan, husband of Frances Doherty Brennan, was laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery upon his death this year. May the Lord grant them all eternal rest. September/October 2005

The members of the Class of 1941 wish to remember Katherine Bixby, who passed away on July 11, and Jeanne Delaney Clancy, who also recently passed away. July/August 2005

Therese Senecal Bernique crossed the Atlantic to spend the Christmas holidays with her son and daughter-in-law in Texas. January/February 2005

The class offers its condolences to the family of Jeanne Mercier, who died on December 23, 2004 in Rockville, Maryland. They also send condolences to Frances McLaughlin Jones on the death of her husband, Joseph, and to Mary Beatty Muse on the death of her sister, Bernadette Beatty Leber '46. May they rest in peace. January/February 2005

Sr. Therese Gerard Kleh, SND, class correspondent, welcomes news of you and your family. She also reminds us that the next class of '41 reunion is drawing closer (2006) and urges you to prepare now! January/February 2005

M. Rita Fougere Manocchio and her husband, Malio, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a celebratory dinner hosted by their daughter and son-in-law. Their celebration was happy and joyful as they were surrounded by family and friends. November/December 2004

Frances McLaughlin Jones and her husband decided to live in Florida about two years ago. Prior to that, they had been spending about six months a year there. May/June 2004

Our most peripatetic classmate must be Therese Senecal Bernique, who writes of her recent trip which took her via train to Budapest. We're glad Therese can enjoy the travel advantages of living on the continent. Jan/Feb 2004

Miriam Fellows Best has given us her new address: 2350 Watkins Lake Road, Apt. 123, Waterford, MI 48328. Jan/Feb 2004

Martina Gugger Bursik writes from Faribault, MN telling of her eight college-educated grandchildren whose educational motivation she credits to her education at Emmanuel! Jan/Feb 2004

We offer our sympathy to the families of Anne O'Connor Thomas and Marie McNamara Hunt who passed away in the last months of 2003. May they rest in the Lord's peace. Jan/Feb 2004

Eugenia Mullen Dromey has a new address: c/o Elizabeth Dromey 15 Horace Rd. Belmont MA, 02478 Sept/Oct 2003.

Eugenia Mullen Dromey has a new address: c/o Elizabeth Dromey 15 Horace Rd. Belmont MA, 02478 Spring/Summer 2003.

Anna McCarty was recently hospitalized when she fell and broke her arm. Anna is now in rehab and we wish her a speedy recovery. Spring/Summer 2003.

We offer our sympathies to the families of our classmates who have passed away: Frances Doherty Brennan, Anne Higgins Green, and Mary Donovan Skinner. Winter 2003.

Anne Higgins Green passed away on November 2, 2002. Our sympathies are with her family. Winter 2003.

Barbara McNamara's sister Patricia has passed away. We offer Barbara our condolences. Winter 2003.

Therese Senecal Bernique keeps in touch via letters and overseas calls from France. She recently returned from a trip to Greece in time to welcome her son and his wife from Texas. Spring 2002

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to classmate Miriam Fellows Best on the sudden loss of her daughter Miriam, who leaves six grown children. Spring 2002

Ita Sullivan Donahue retired in 1982. She was a teacher and a principal in Salem, NH. Spring 2002

Our sympathy to the family and friends of L. Pauline Ryder, who passed away in February 2002. Pauline was a wonderful correspondent and supporter of Emmanuel College. She will be missed by all. Spring 2002

We offer our condolences to the family of Mary Elcock Duffey, who died on December 24, 2000. Mary left her husband, Tom, and six children. You will remember that Mary served in the WAVES during World War II. Her love of drama continued throughout her life and she performed with community theater groups. We remember fondly her smile and her wit, which gave us many a chuckle. May she rest in peace. Summer 2001.

M. Barbara Gennity lives in a small town between Baltimore and York, Pennsylvania, a great area for retirement. She has a son and a daughter and four granddaughters between the ages of 6 and 21. All family members live within 50 miles of one another, which is "perfect." Summer 2001.

Pauline Ryder and Mary Morgan recently had a delightful lunch together reminiscing about old times at college. Polly is sorry that she was not able to join the '41ers for our sixtieth jubilee celebration in June. We know she was with us in spirit. Summer 2001.

Rita Callan Schleker is now a proud great-grandmother. Her first great-grandchild, Jamie Debra Ford, was born on June 19, 2000. Summer 2001.

Virginia Larkin Power is living on the seacoast of New Hampshire in the midst of her seven children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Summer 2001.

Class of 1940

Mary Greenler Christian sold her home in Georgetown, MA and has moved to Largo, FL permanently. Her oldest son Tom lives with his family in Sarasota, FL and visits her every weekend with his wife and two little girls. Her other six children visit often as well. Our condolences to the family of Katherine Downey Burke who passed away on February 1, 2001. Nancy Sprissler Burns' grandson George Lynch (mother Nancy Burns Lynch, '67) was married to Melissa Hurley in the Emmanuel chapel in June 2003. Nov/Dec 2003

Katherine Merrick Hannon is living in Noack, Connecticut. Nov/Dec 2003

Catherine Slattery Roberts divides her time between Southport, Mashpee and Delray Beach, Florida. Nov/Dec 2003

Mary Greenler Christian says that since her husband died in 1999, she has resumed life as a "Snowbird," summering in Marlboro at her daughter's and wintering in Largo, Florida. She welcomes emails at marylargo [at] aol.com. Sept/Oct 2003.

Jennie Ricci Palmisciano notes that her daughter has adopted another child from China, Ana Marie Palmisciano. Sept/Oct 2003.

Albertine D. Trudel, a retired medical technologist, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She spent many years working in the medical field. Our prayers are with her family. Spring/summer 2003.

Nancy Sprissler Burns' daughter is Nancy Lynch '65, and son George is being married in the Emmanuel chapel in June '03, where her husband John Nicholas Burns used to practice as an altar boy. Winter 2003.

Mary E. Dorn is the Lector and Liturgy Coordinator at her church and a member of the Cola Senior Chorus. She is also President of the Woman's Club in Melrose. Winter 2003.

Maryrose Welch reports that she has spinal arthritis and keeps in touch with her neurosurgeon after six spinal surgeries. She gets along well with her cane and is happily retired. Summer 2002

Maria Gladden is proud to report that her oldest granddaughter, Sarah Beth Manning, graduated this August from Florida State University. Summer 2001.

Jennie Palmisciano now has an adopted granddaughter from China, Ana Palmisciano. Summer 2001.