Sr. Francis Margaret Smith, OP Obituary (1937

Sr. Francis Margaret Smith, OP, a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 62 years died peacefully at St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Caldwell, NJ on May 4, 2020 at the age of 82. 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. Francis Margaret first knew of God's love for her from her parents, John and Mae (Skidmore) Smith. Sister entered the Dominican Sisters on September 8, 1958, received the Dominican habit on June 13, 1959, made first profession on June 15, 1960, and final profession on June 15, 1966. Sister earned her BA in Elementary Education from Caldwell College (University). Always thoughtful, kind and giving, she touched the lives of her students, parents and colleagues. Sister was a dedicated teacher at St. Mary's in Rutherford, St. Agnes in Clark, St. Mary's in Wharton, St. Elizabeth's in Linden, Mt. Carmel Children's Center in Newark, Blessed Sacrament in Bridgeport, CT and St. Francis de Sales, Abaco, Bahamas. When it was time to retire, Sr. Francis Margaret continued in ministry as a volunteer at Development Office of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Marian Manor in Caldwell and Mount St. Dominic Academy in Caldwell. Her sincere interest in each person lifted many spirits over many years of faithful service to the people of God. Sister was predeceased by her parents, John and Mae and her brother, Bill Smith. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Morse, nieces and nephews, Marjorie Stonecypher, Carlene Chairs (Steve), David Stonecypher (Kim), James Stonecypher (Kim), Steve Smith (Sherry), her cousin, Carol Everett, many grandnieces and grandnephews and her loving Sisters of St. Dominic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.