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Sister Margaret Mary Polacci, CSJ
05/07/1937 — 09/21/2008
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in San Francisco, CA
Sister Margaret Mary Polacci, CSJ
Sister Margaret Mary Polacci, CSJ May 7, 1937—September 21, 2008
Sister Margaret Mary Polacci, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 52 years, died in Lourdes Medical Center on September 21 in Pasco from complications of melanoma. She was lovingly accompanied by her sisters, Sister Esther Polacci and Sister Loraine Polacci, along with other Sisters of St. Joseph and devoted friends from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Sister Margaret, a dedicated and energetic nurse, served in the Northwest at St. Joseph Regional Center in Lewiston, Idaho for 15 years and a total of 13 years at Our Lady of Lourdes.
As a Registered Nurse and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, she was well-known and widely respected for her skills and her compassion for mothers and babies and as a beloved companion to the elderly and infirm. As an Outreach Educator, and as Coordinator of Lourdes Club TLC, her two main areas of focus were teaching healthy lifestyle changes to persons over 50 years of age, and teaching local Prenatal, Parenting and Natural Family Planning classes. Sister Margaret also served as Board Member on the Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery and St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. She also served on Lourdes Auxiliary and St. Patrick's Altar Society.
Sister Margaret is survived by her two sisters, Esther and Loraine, by their beloved brother Bert, his wife Marilyn, nephew Jeremy and his wife Lisa and their children Lucca and Paloma Marie, by niece Aimee and nephew Tony and his wife Kate, and by their foster sister Robin and her loving family.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 PM Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, September 26, 2008 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pasco, with burial to follow at City View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday the 25th from 5:00-8:00 PM, also at Einan's Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lourdes Foundation for the Women and Children's Center ministries.
I’m so, so sorry to hear of Sr. Margaret’s death. It was always a blessing to see her and stay with her at the convent. She and all the Sisters in Pasco were of such support to me when my dad was ill and at his death. I will never forget this great kindness. I will always remember her. Know my heart grieves for and with yours.
Sr. Maureen
We are sorry to hear of Sister Mary’s passing. We will keep her family in our prayers.
She brought joy and laughter to so many and shared compassion every where. She always had time to listen. Her faith was a great example for all. She will be remembered and missed.
We are all very sad when we lose one of our own beloved sisters. I am privledged to have known and worked with Sister Margaret. I am very sad for all of the Sisters of Carondalet especially Sister Esther and Sister Lorraine. May your faith in God and Your Service in His Name carry you through this difficult time. I love you all and my heart cries for your loss. Sisters, May God Bless you and keep you in his loving embrace until you are reunited in heaven.
If there is anything I can do please just ask.
Love in Christ,
Kathy Christianson RN Lourdes ICU
As my Godmother, Sister Margaret was very special to me. And with a heart as big as hers, I know there are many others who were affected by her life. I will miss her very much.
Sister Esther, I am so sorry to read of the passing of Sister Margaret. I always enjoyed seeing her in the halls of the hospital and having nice chats with her. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Sister Margaret Mary Polacci, CSJ