S.S. Thѐrése Miriam,
Sydney
It is with deep regret that we the sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame announce the passing of Sr. Jean Grant on February 12, 2021 at the CND Health Care Center in Sydney.
Sr. Jean was a gifted artist and adept at any craft, which she shared graciously with students, family and friends.
Born on May 8, 1917 in Westville, NS, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Mary Ann (Chisholm) Grant.
She entered the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1937 and was professed in 1939. Sr. Jean began teaching at Holy Angels, then moved to Port Hood to teach art in the schools. From there she returned to Holy Angels and taught Art in the high school for almost 20 years. In 1968 Sr. Jean moved on to her beloved Mount Saint Bernard and taught art at St. FX University, for the remainder of her teaching career. Apart from her university classes, she had private classes for professors, sisters and other adults. Sr. Jean shared her gift and helped others develop theirs.
In 2008 she returned to Sydney where she resided at St. Theresa’s Convent, then Holy Redeemer Convent. In 2011 she moved to Parkland, Sydney until her health failed and she was welcomed at the CND Healthcare Center in 2016.
Sr. Jean was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by brothers, Chisholm in infancy, Donald (Patsy), John (Trudy) and Vincent; sisters, Mary (Angus) MacDonald, Catherine (Dick) Scully and Anna (Norman) Armstrong.
She is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Sr. Jean was a deeply spiritual woman with a passion for nature and could see the presence of God in all things.
Visitation will be held 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16 at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Fr. Bill Burke will officiate. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. For those that wish to join us virtually the service will be livestreamed on TWCurry facebook page. Memories and condolences may be shared with her family by visiting www.twcurry.com.
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