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2011
Norah Glynane Obituary
Sister Norah Glynane, SA a Franciscan Sister of the Atonement, died on April 13, 2011 at St. Francis Convent ~ Graymoor in Garrison, NY. She was 91 years old.
Sister Norah was born on March 20, 1920 in Ireland to William Glynane and Margaret Greally.
Sister joined the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement in 1936. She professed her first vows in 1938 and her final vows in 1944. As an Atonement missionary, she served in Catechetical and Pastoral ministry in New York City, NY; Morrisonville, NY; Glens Falls, NY; Milford, MI; Rossinver, Ireland; Douglas, Wyoming; Assisi, Italy; Brooklyn, NY; Port Leyden, NY; Rockland, ME; Byram, CT; and the Motherhouse at Graymoor.
Sister Norah is predeceased by her sisters, Mary Glenane, Bridie Scully and Eileen Kileen.
Sister is survived by her sisters Sr. Margaret Liam, S.A., Sr. Mary Damien, S.A., Ann Coen, Kathleen Naughton, Mary Theresa Glenane, and Margaret Scully and a brother William Glenane, and nieces and nephews.
On Friday, April 15 in the Motherhouse Chapel the Reception of the Body Prayer Service will be held at 4:00 pm and the Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Motherhouse Chapel on Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Sisters' Cemetery, Graymoor, Garrison, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home.
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for Norah Glynane
Sheila Glenane
April 10, 2021
Always remember in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Glenane
April 9, 2020
Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Mary Mcdonagh
April 9, 2019
You are always in our prayers, will keep the candles going .Margaret Mary.
Margaret Mary Mc Donagh.
May 10, 2011
Sr.Norah. You were a kind and caring person and your kindness touched everyone. You always had a smile and a warm welcome for everyone and you touched the lifes of so many people. I am so proud that you were my aunt.No words can express how i feel. I will miss you but you will always be in our prayers and thoughts. All our love always Margaret Mary, Frank and Anthony Mc Donagh.
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George & Sheila Coen
April 16, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Sr Norah's death. May she rest in peace.
Sheila Glenane
April 16, 2011
It isn't what we write or even what we say. It;s how we feel inside as we thinkg of you today. You always had a smile,a laugh and time to spare, wonderful, kind and true. These are the memories we have of you.
Sadly missed by your brother Sonnie, Brigie and Sheila Glenane.
Sheila Glenane
April 16, 2011
It isn't what we write or even what we say. It's how we feel inside as we think of you today. You always had a smile to share, a laugh and time to spare so wonderful, kind and true, these are the memories we always have of you. No words can express the sadness we feel on the loss of a loving sister and friend.
Always remembered by your brother Sonnie, Bridgie and Sheila Glenane
April 16, 2011
Sr Norah, you were such a beautiful woman. You brought joy and happiness to every life you touched. You had a very fulfilling and long life and achieved so much. Rest in Peace.
You will be truly missed
Brid and Russell Walker, Sydney, Australia
Ann-Marie Byrne
April 15, 2011
In loving memory of Sr. Norah, a truly wonderful person, so kind and so gentle. It was a privilege to have known her and to have been a part of her life.
Always remembered by niece Ann-Marie and husband Gerard, and their children, Amy, Jodie and Hannah.
Nan & Charlie Coen
April 15, 2011
Sr Norah, You were a wonderful sister, so thoughtful, so caring and so loving.We looked forward eagerly to every visit you made to Ireland. You touched the lives of so many people, both here in Ireland and in the U.S.A. We will always remember your beautiful smile. I am proud to be your sister.
Annie Coen
April 15, 2011
Good bye "Sister"
You will always be in my prayers
Gerry Coen
April 15, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Margaret Hanley
April 15, 2011
Sr Norah will be remembered with fondness by us all. Her kind and gentle ways made her a friend to everybody, it was a pleasure to have her in our lives.
Always remembered by, John, Margaret, Sinead, Cormac and Aisling Hanley, Galway, Ireland.
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