Sister Margaret (Sr. Marcianne) Ann Parry, Csjp Obituary (1938

Sister Margaret Ann Parry passed away peacefully at home in La Quinta, CA on Monday, Sept 4, 2023, surrounded by love. Sr. Margaret was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Sept 27, 1938, and moved to the US in 1951. She graduated from Highline High School and attended Seattle University before entering the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace (CSJP) in Bellingham, Washington in 1959. After professing first vows in 1962 she returned to Seattle University, graduating with a BA in Sociology and a BSN in Nursing. Sr. Margaret became a US citizen in 1963 but never gave up her love of all things Canadian. Margaret began her work as an RN in the Philippines. Following this she worked as a public health nurse on First Avenue and Pioneer Square in Seattle and later at Seattle Children's Hospital. Margaret's final place of ministry was as Pastoral and Health Care Coordinator at St. Mary on the Lake in Bellevue, Washington. Sr. Margaret was pre-deceased by her parents, Mary and Griff Parry and her brother Jim Parry and beloved friend, Sr. Eileen Keane. She leaves behind her cherished Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, nephews, Jim (Mary Partin) Parry, Michael Parry, grand-nephew, David Parry, grand-nieces Analise and Kayleigh Parry, and sister-in-law, Diane McAlister (Harry). Margaret had many dear friends among the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace. Her local community in California: Pat Hogan, Jude Jackson, & Ella Clarke were special friends. Margaret loved adventure. She joined a group of women sailors who became dear friends. Sr. Margaret brought humor and love to everyone she met, and her presence (and warm hugs) will be missed by all those who loved her. The Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 4:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:00 am. Both services are at St. Mary-on-the-Lake, Bellevue, WA. The burial will be at 2:00pm at Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, WA. Please RSVP [email protected] if you plan to attend any of the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Retirement Fund, PO Box 248, Bellevue, WA 98009.