Fidelis Aka Marcella Elizabeth Halpin, O.P. Obituary (1913

Sister Fidelis Halpin, formerly known as Marcella Elizabeth Halpin, died on September 16, 2011, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. She was 98 years of age and in the 79th year of her religious profession as a Dominican Sister. Sister Fidelis was born in Andover, South Dakota, to Philip and Agnes (Fanning) Halpin. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Seattle College. Sister spent 58 years ministering in health care in Aberdeen, Chehalis, Seattle, and in Mexico and Haiti. She ministered as a nurse, hospital administrator, director of nursing, and as a volunteer in nursing homes. She established health care clinics for Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos Orphanages in Mexico, and set up a clinic for orphans in Haiti. Sister became a resident of St. Joseph Residence in 2010. Sister Fidelis was an energetic and fun-loving woman who gave herself generously to her God, her sisters, her family and to those she served. She is survived by loving nieces and nephews. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, at 7:00pm at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered at Mount St. Vincent on Friday, September 23rd at 11 am. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan, 49221.