White, Gabrielle

Sister Gabrielle White (Sister M. St. Richard) - It is with great sadness that The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie announce the death of Sister Gabrielle (Gaye) White at St. Joseph's Motherhouse, North Bay on June 16, 2009. Born in Cochrane, Ontario on November 4, 1936, Gaye entered The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie in September 1959. Sister Gaye ministered as a teacher and principal in Elliot Lake, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Hawk Junction, Nipigon, White River and Espanola, Ontario as well as in Nassau, The Bahamas. Following retirement from teaching, communities in India, Espanola, and Florida were blessed with Sister Gaye's volunteer ministries. Relationship with God, family, community and friends were a vital part of Sister Gaye's life providing joy and meaning to her life and to all who knew her. Love of the outdoors and sports were a lifelong passion. Predeceased by her parents, George and Diomere (Tremblay), and her siblings Anthony, Dennis, and Priscilla, Sister Gaye is survived by her brothers Ernie (Joyce), and Donald (Linda) and many nieces and nephews. The body of Sister Gaye will be received at 2 p.m., on Thursday, June 18, in the Holy Family Chapel, St. Joseph's Motherhouse. A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday evening. Funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009, in Sacred Heart Chapel, ST. JOSEPH'S MOTHERHOUSE, North Bay, Ontario. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, North Bay. May Sister Gaye rest in peace.