Sister Eileen Kitchen, RSM

Sister Eileen Kitchen, RSM (formerly Sister Richard Mary) 82, a Sister of Mercy for 64 years, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, MA.  She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Lavigne) and Richard P. Kitchen.  She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Kitchen, and several cousins.

Sister Eileen taught school and was a dedicated teacher known  for her patience.  Young children of all ages in Fall River and Taunton,  Massachusetts as well as in Providence, West Warwick, and Central Falls not only learned their "ABC's,” but benefited from her artistic ability.  And, as if those gifts were not sufficient, went back to school herself and earned  a Master's degree in Computer Science.

The words "gratitude to others" typify Sister Eileen's life.  She never failed to thank anyone who served her, especially the staff of Catholic Memorial  Home in Fall River.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at St. Stanislaus Church, 36 Rockland Street, Fall River, Massachusetts.  Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. with a Mercy Prayer Service at    9:45 a.m.  Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River, Massachusetts. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 15 Highland View Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864. (www.sistersofmercy.org). For information and condolences please visit www.galloglyfuneralhome.com

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