Sr. Margaret Mary Meyer OP Obituary (1931 - 2022)

The Dominican Sisters of Caldwell celebrate the life of Sister Margaret Mary Meyer, OP (formerly Sister M. Alacoque) who passed into eternal life at the age of 91 on May 28, 2022, in St. Catherine Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. Sister was in her 68th year of religious life. On Thursday, June 2, a wake and funeral Mass will be held at St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will follow the Mass at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. The Mass will be livestreamed. Please use the link: https://youtu.be/MOjl9KMCqB4 Sister Margaret Mary, a woman of deep faith, first learned of God's love from her parents, Godfrey M. and Ella E. (Pinsonneault) Meyer. She entered the Sisters of Saint Dominic on August 15, 1954, received the habit on June 30, 1955, made first profession on July 2, 1956 and final profession on July 2, 1962. Sister earned a bachelor's degree in history and elementary education from Caldwell College (Caldwell University) and a master's degree and certification from Fordham University in religious education. Sister Margaret Mary also had pursued CCD Leadership Training from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. A dedicated teacher, Sister Margaret Mary taught at Sacred Heart, Lyndhurst; St. Virgil's, Morris Plains; and St. Francis de Sales, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas. Sister was Director of Religious Education at St. Joseph's, East Rutherford; St. Philomena's, Livingston; St. Jane de Chantel, North Hollywood, CA; St. Barnabas, North Haven, CT; Our Lady of Nazareth, Roanoke, VA; and St. Margaret's, Bayou LaBatre, AL. Prior to her retirement, Sister served the Congregation as a secretary in the administrative offices. Sister loved being with her family and together they enjoyed rooting for the NY Mets, playing scrabble and attending parish liturgies. She was musically inclined and enjoyed singing in harmony with her classmates. One of Sister Margaret Mary's favorite places was Weston Priory, Vermont where she made retreats and listened to music of the Priory Monks. Sister Margaret Mary was predeceased by her parents, Godfrey M. and Ella E. Meyer and her siblings: Godfrey, OSB, George, Catherine, John, Mary, Edith, Theodore, Robert and Paul. She is survived by 40 nieces and nephews, 69 grandnieces and nephews and 51 great-grandnieces and nephews and her loving Sisters of Saint Dominic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.