Sr. Maureen Archdeacon, OP

Born into Eternal Life November 5, 2009

Sister Maureen Archdeacon, OP of Dominican Convent, Sparkill, New York, died on November 5, 2009 in Siena Hall Infirmary, Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY.

Born in New York City on March 28, 1923, Maureen was the daughter of Thomas and Mary O’Connor Archdeacon.  She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8, 1943, and became known as Sister Jean Angela, professing her first vows in 1945 and her final vows in 1952.

Sister Maureen earned a BS in Education from Fordham University, Bronx, NY in 1956 and an MS in Education from St. John’s University, Queens, NY in 1974.

During her professional life, Sister Maureen was an elementary school teacher and served in the Archdiocese of New York and Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Center.  She taught at St. Columba, Chester, NY (1945-48); St. Joseph, Bronx, NY (1948-53); St. Mary Magdalen, Springfield Gardens, Brooklyn, NY (1953-58); Holy Family, Hicksville, NY (1958-61, 1966-1998); Mary Queen of Heaven, Brooklyn, NY (1961-66).  From 1998-2000 Sr. Maureen offered local community service at Holy Family until she took up residence in Siena Hall Infirmary, Sparkill.

Sister Maureen is predeceased by her brother John and her sister Kathleen.  She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Sister Maureen was faithful to the Gospel and lived her life in the joy of being of service to others.  She was committed to her life as a Dominican Sister of Sparkill for 66 years. We will remember her for her many kindnesses, her joy of life and the wonderful sense of humor which she shared with so many.    We ask the Lord to give her eternal rest in the kingdom prepared for those who believe.  May she rest in peace.