Sr. Clarita Mayer, OP

Sr. M. Clarita Mayer, OP, a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 67 years died peacefully at St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Caldwell, NJ on July 16, 2020 at the age of 87.

Sister's burial is private. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel, 7 Ryerson Ave. (Mount Saint Dominic) Caldwell at a later date.

Sr. Clarita possessed a deep faith, gentleness and a dedication to the less fortunate learned from her parents, Louis and Agnes (Wedel) Mayer. Sister entered the Dominican Sisters on September 8, 1956, received the Dominican habit on May 20, 1957, made first profession on May 24, 1958, and final profession on May 24, 1964.

Sister earned her BA in English and Elementary Education from Caldwell University, NJ and pursued further studies in Science and English from Kean University, NJ and Guidance in the Elementary School from the University of Southern Alabama, AL.

Sister was a devoted teacher at St. Mary's in Wharton, Sacred Heart in Dover, St. Michael's in Union, St. Mary's in Rahway, Christ the King in Hillside, St. Margaret's in Bayou La Batre, AL and Blessed Sacrament in Bridgeport, CT. Sister also served as principal of the religious education program at St. Michael's in Union. During her retirement at St. Catherine's she generously served her sisters through her ministry of sewing. Although soft spoken and gentle, the strength of her convictions were clear and steadfast; her quiet wisdom and commitment to kindness are part of the legacy she leaves behind.

Sister was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Agnes; her sister, Dorothy Coffey; and brothers, Louis, James and Henry.

She is survived by her brothers, Raymond, Eugene and Paul (Dorothy); sister-in-law, Corinne Mayer; many nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and her loving Sisters of St. Dominic.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated.