Sister Edward Mary Kelleher, R.S.M.

Sister Edward Mary, your love and light was evident every single day!! Forever grateful that our family was part of the McAuley experience, and blessed beyond measure by your presence in our lives.
We will hold you in our hearts forever.
Lovingly,
Max and Linda Freeman

I first met Sr. Edward Mary when I was in 6th grade at St.Patrick’s School. We would alway joke that we followed each other to McAuley. So many amazing memories of this angel of God. I have and will always have so much love for this woman of God. Rest easy my dear friend until we meet again❤️🙏❤️

So many great memories of Sister Edward Mary ❤️ She was a joy to be around, always had a smile on her face & loved all of us like her own! She was like part of the family!! I loved her & will miss her so much! ❤️ You are at peace now & with God. Say hi to my dad for me ❤️

Sister Edward Mary,
was a extraordinary Women.
She was a role model for all of us girls who attended McAuley.
She was the epitome of grace and dignity.
Showing how to become good students who would become good women.
She showed us how to be a strong professional woman, with a kind and loving heart, but never took bull from anyone.
She never forgot a name or face and ready to give hugs to her girls.
The world seems less bright without her beautiful heart.
She will be missed by many.

Sr. was truly an angel on Earth. I feel so blessed to have known her and to have had her guidance. She was greatly loved and will be missed.

Sister was a true inspiration to me, during my McAuley years! She always would have a kind word to say! Along with her most beautiful smile!

Sister Edward Mary what an inspiration. You lead us at McAuley with such grace and dignity. We were all her children and she looked out for each of us with such determination. She inspired us to want to learn and how to be our own true self. She truly loved what she was doing. We were individuals to her and not just a number. So many students she saw come through the doors at McAuley but we all were individuals and were special to her. She will be missed greatly and my sincere condolences to her family.

Rest In Peace, Sister. You are home now with your beloved brother.

You touched so many young women’s lives, including mine. I am so glad we stayed in touch all these years. My trip home in November will be sad not to see you. I will miss you terribly.

~Mary-Alice
Kilrush, Clare, Ireland☘️

Sister Edward Mary was the first person to show up to my moms funeral I remember sitting in the pre taking a deep breathe as I was too young to lose my mom and preparing for the funeral. I was in grad school in Arkansas and hadn’t seen her in a few years. I turned around in the pew and there was Sister Edward Mary I just started crying and she opened her arms and gave me a hug. My parents are both buried across from McAuley because of how much McAuley meant to our family. Sister really loved all her girls and I will miss her and what our school stood for so much ❤️

I am very sorry to learn of Sister Edward Mary’s passing. She hired me for my very first teaching job at Catherine McAuley. She was a wonderful administrator and teacher. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was extremely patient. I only saw her get her “Irish” up once. That was when some pranksters from a certain all boys school on Ocean Ave. decided to decorate the front of McAuley with shaving cream, soap, and toilet paper! I arrived at school that morning to see Sister Edward Mary charging out to her car. She promptly drove over the priest’s residence on Ocean Ave and greeted the surprised principal demanding the pranksters come and clean up the mess. Later that day, the culprits arrived, shame faced to clean up the mess at the front of the school much to the amusement of the McAuley staff and students! Sister Edward Mary was a delight. Another angel in Heaven.

So sorry to learn of Sandy’s passing. I grew up with Sandy as part of Bangor’s Kelleher clan. Although life took us down separate roads, we always managed to keep in contact. She was warm and caring and always made everyone feel special. She certainly left her mark on all the lives she touched in her dedicated calling to education. She will be missed but her legacy will live on!

What a blessing to have had Sister Edward Mary in my life. She encouraged us all to pursue our dreams and be the best we could be!!
With gratitude,
Dr. Amy Joan Beecher Knowles
Valedictorian, CMHS Class of 1984

Sister,

I will always remember your kindness and your incredible spirit. You were the best principal anyone could ask for. You were such an inspiration for so many McAuley grads. Your love of McAuley will be felt for generations.

Thank you for being the most amazing person. You will be so incredibly missed.

Sandy, I have so many memories of us playing together at Grammy’s house when we were kids. Since then you have gone on to leave a lasting impression on the kids you taught.
Good bless you now and take care of you.

Sr. Edward Mary right from the start we were friends! I loved how you always had your door open and a chair ready for anyone. Nothing was too big or to small, you made time for all those you served. I am so thankful for you. I loved my time at McAuley and a great part of it was due to your love, support, friendship and kindness. (Class of 95)