Sister M. Eleanora Crook, RSM

Crook, Sister Mary Eleanora, 92, a Sister of Mercy, died on June 30, 2017 at Mount Saint Rita Health Centre.  Born in Slatersville, RI she was the daughter of the late James and Etta Meade Crook.  A graduate of St Xavier Academy, Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1942 and professed final vows in 1948. 

Sister’s teaching ministry began at Tyler School in Providence and continued in both the Providence and Fall River dioceses until 1986 when she served at the administrative offices of the Sisters of Mercy in Cumberland.  Sister was a gifted musician who shared her talents both within and beyond the classroom.

Though very serious about her faith and her ministries, Sister Eleanora never missed an opportunity to share in conversation and to enjoy a good laugh.  Most recently, as a patient at Mount St Rita, she found comfort in her music and her faith and the attention provided by staff and Mercy community members as well as her family.

In addition to her religious community, Sister Eleanora is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.  Her brothers, James and John Crook and her sisters, Elizabeth Crook and Eleanor Guerin predeceased her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at St John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland at 11:00 am preceded by visitation at the church beginning at 9:30 am.  A Mercy prayer service will begin at 10:40 am.  Interment will be at St Patrick Cemetery, Pascoag preceded by a light luncheon immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy or to Mount St Rita Health Centre.  Information and condolences please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com

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