Rose Hamilton

"After an illness extending over a few months, Sister M. Thecla departed this life on Monday evening, March 7th. Receiving the last Sacraments of the Church a week previous, her death has since been daily expected. She had the happiness of receiving the last Absolution from the hands of His Grace, Archbishop O’Brien, a few hours before death.

Sister M. Thecla, formerly Miss Rose Hamilton of Westport, was nearly thirty-nine years in the Institute. After her Profession, she spent several years at the Providence and also some years in the Missions of Brockville and Belleville. But it was in her labours for the poor and the orphans at St. Mary’s of the Lake that she distinguished herself. Gifted with a cheerful, generous disposition, no sacrifice was too difficult, no labours too great in order that she might secure their comfort and happiness.

Of her family two sisters survive, Miss Marie Hamilton and Mrs. J. Ryan of Westport. There are also several nieces and nephews, children of her brother, the late Mr. John Hamilton, and of her sister, the late Mrs. Patrick O’Hara of Mount Pleasant, Mich. Her nephew, Reverend Edward O’Hara is Parish Priest of Hart, Mich.

Solemn Requiem Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of our Mother of Sorrows for the happy repose of her soul, after which her remains will be placed in the vault at St. Mary’s Cemetery."