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In RemembranceSister Roberta Ryan, CSJSister Roberta Ryan, CSJ, 92, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham. Sister Roberta had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 73 years. ![]() Sister Roberta was a gentle, gracious woman of prayer and hospitality. A kindergarten teacher for 45 years, she had a special love for little children and took seriously her call to provide a nurturing, educational and fun environment in which children could learn and grow. Her warm, compassionate nature, complemented by her teaching expertise, earned Sister Roberta the love and respect of students and parents alike. Sister Roberta truly gave her heart, soul and spirit to her faith, her family, her friends and her Sisters of St. Joseph. She will be dearly remembered and greatly missed.
Sister Roberta is survived by her beloved nephews and their families: Mark (Sharon) Kieffer, Bernard Stephan and Joseph (Pat) Stephan; and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. In addition to her parents, Sister Roberta was predeceased by her dearly loved brother and sisters: James P. Ryan, Lucille Kieffer and Agnes Stephan; and by many friends in the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Sister Roberta’s funeral Liturgy was held on Friday, April 3, from the chapel of St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham. Interment was in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Cemetery on the Provincial House grounds. Contributions in Sister Roberta’s memory may be made to the Development Office of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110.
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