Sister Helen Gertrude Worth (Sister Mary Gertrude) Mourned
Volume 29 Issue 1, 2 & 3 | Posted: March 20, 2015
Born April 27, 1916 in Devonport, England died February 17, 2015 at Mount St. Mary Hospital, Victoria, BC. Born of English-Irish parentage, Helen was the third of four children. She entered the Sisters of St. Ann in 1940 and pronounced her vows on September 8, 1942. She dedicated her life to God for 45 years through the ministry of education that began as a teacher at St. Ann’s Academy, Nanaimo. In Kamloops and Kuper Island Residential Schools as well as at St. Ann’s Academy, New Westminister, she was directress of junior and senior students. She ministered as local superior at St. Ann’s Academy, Victoria. Helen taught at Sacred Heart School, Prince George. In Vancouver, Sr. Helen taught at St. Augustine’s School serving as principal while providing SSA community leadership. Also in Vancouver at Little Flower Academy she served as teaching principal of the elementary school for 12 years. Sr. Helen concluded her teaching career at St.
Born April 27, 1916 in Devonport, England died February 17, 2015 at Mount St. Mary Hospital, Victoria, BC. Born of English-Irish parentage, Helen was the third of four children. She entered the Sisters of St. Ann in 1940 and pronounced her vows on September 8, 1942. She dedicated her life to God for 45 years through the ministry of education that began as a teacher at St. Ann’s Academy, Nanaimo. In Kamloops and Kuper Island Residential Schools as well as at St. Ann’s Academy, New Westminister, she was directress of junior and senior students. She ministered as local superior at St. Ann’s Academy, Victoria. Helen taught at Sacred Heart School, Prince George. In Vancouver, Sr. Helen taught at St. Augustine’s School serving as principal while providing SSA community leadership. Also in Vancouver at Little Flower Academy she served as teaching principal of the elementary school for 12 years. Sr. Helen concluded her teaching career at St. Patrick’s School, Victoria. Seldom idle, Helen’s ministry became one of hospitality at Queenswood Spirituality Centre. Her artistic gifts of music, poetry, calligraphy and art served her well in her teaching ministry as well as her retirement years. The Mass of the Resurrection was held at Holy Cross Church, March 4th.