aka Gertrude Hecht
Father Henry Hecht
Mother Elizabeth Ziegler
Our Beloved Sister Flavia of St. Francis (Gertrude Hecht), Professed of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis, Province of St. Anthony, departed this life Oct. 22, 1942, fortified with the rites of Holy Church, in St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City.
She attained the age of 57 years, 10 months, of which she spent 35 years in the Congregation.
obituary Sister Flavia apparently in the best of health on Monday, Oct. 19th. Sister Flavia was on duty all day, offering no complaint of feeling ill, was present at all Community Exercises, partook of the evening meal and assisted at the usual duties after supper, leading the prayers. From all evidences she then repaired to the choir to await the October Rosary Devotion at 7:30 p.m. Undoubtedly it was during this time that she became ill and went to the Infirmary opposite the Sister's Choir.
It was after the devotion, when the Sister assigned to night duty in the Children's department notified Reverend Sister Amelia, that Sister Flavia was ill. On entering the Infirmary, Rev. Sister Amalia noticed a light in the bathroom attached to the Infirmary and concluded that Sister Flavia was there. After waiting for a considerable time and hearing no sounds, Rev. Sister Amalia knocked at the door but received no response. Then, peering through the key hole, she noticed Sister Flavia lying on the floor.
Help was summoned, the door forced open, and Sister Flavia was carried to bed, in the Infirmary, unconscious and from appearance had been unconscious for some time. Our Reverend Chaplain, Father Mackin, administered Extreme Unction while the Intern administered emergency medical relief. Stimulants and oxygen gave some relief but consciousness never returned – Sister Flavia died, very peacefully, [on] Thursday, October 22nd, about 2:02 a.m. The cause of her death is attributed to cerebral hemorrhage, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Reverend Mother Aquilina visited Sister Flavia and prayed with her during her last hours. Also the prayers for the dying were said several times by the Reverend Chaplain and a Franciscan Father; and at her passing Rev. Sister Superior and a number of Sisters were present.
We are confident that, although Sister Flavia's summons was sudden, she was prepared and rejoiced when her Guardian Angel whispered, "The Master is come, and calleth for you," (St. John) for Sister Flavia was at all times an ideal religious. Ever conscientious in her religious duties, of very kind disposition, willing and cheerful, charitable to all and fond Mother to her little charges who loved her in return.
After her Novitiate at St. Clara Convent, Hartwell, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sister Flavia was sent to St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, for a short time, then to St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ, until this house was taken by the US Government during the World War, 1915. From here she was sent to St. Anthony Hospital, Woodhaven, and since 1923 has been at St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City, filling various posts until 1926 when she was assigned supervisor of the Pediatric Department, where she labored faithfully for the little ones.
"We are here to work out our Salvation. It will be either salvation or damnation. If I lead a life of sacrifice, it will bring joy to me hereafter. Jesus give me grace to be a good religious, and to advance in perfection. Jesus and Mary, I place my trust and confidence in you."
Sister Flavia
Father Henry Hecht
Mother Elizabeth Ziegler
Our Beloved Sister Flavia of St. Francis (Gertrude Hecht), Professed of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis, Province of St. Anthony, departed this life Oct. 22, 1942, fortified with the rites of Holy Church, in St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City.
She attained the age of 57 years, 10 months, of which she spent 35 years in the Congregation.
obituary Sister Flavia apparently in the best of health on Monday, Oct. 19th. Sister Flavia was on duty all day, offering no complaint of feeling ill, was present at all Community Exercises, partook of the evening meal and assisted at the usual duties after supper, leading the prayers. From all evidences she then repaired to the choir to await the October Rosary Devotion at 7:30 p.m. Undoubtedly it was during this time that she became ill and went to the Infirmary opposite the Sister's Choir.
It was after the devotion, when the Sister assigned to night duty in the Children's department notified Reverend Sister Amelia, that Sister Flavia was ill. On entering the Infirmary, Rev. Sister Amalia noticed a light in the bathroom attached to the Infirmary and concluded that Sister Flavia was there. After waiting for a considerable time and hearing no sounds, Rev. Sister Amalia knocked at the door but received no response. Then, peering through the key hole, she noticed Sister Flavia lying on the floor.
Help was summoned, the door forced open, and Sister Flavia was carried to bed, in the Infirmary, unconscious and from appearance had been unconscious for some time. Our Reverend Chaplain, Father Mackin, administered Extreme Unction while the Intern administered emergency medical relief. Stimulants and oxygen gave some relief but consciousness never returned – Sister Flavia died, very peacefully, [on] Thursday, October 22nd, about 2:02 a.m. The cause of her death is attributed to cerebral hemorrhage, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Reverend Mother Aquilina visited Sister Flavia and prayed with her during her last hours. Also the prayers for the dying were said several times by the Reverend Chaplain and a Franciscan Father; and at her passing Rev. Sister Superior and a number of Sisters were present.
We are confident that, although Sister Flavia's summons was sudden, she was prepared and rejoiced when her Guardian Angel whispered, "The Master is come, and calleth for you," (St. John) for Sister Flavia was at all times an ideal religious. Ever conscientious in her religious duties, of very kind disposition, willing and cheerful, charitable to all and fond Mother to her little charges who loved her in return.
After her Novitiate at St. Clara Convent, Hartwell, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sister Flavia was sent to St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, for a short time, then to St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ, until this house was taken by the US Government during the World War, 1915. From here she was sent to St. Anthony Hospital, Woodhaven, and since 1923 has been at St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City, filling various posts until 1926 when she was assigned supervisor of the Pediatric Department, where she labored faithfully for the little ones.
"We are here to work out our Salvation. It will be either salvation or damnation. If I lead a life of sacrifice, it will bring joy to me hereafter. Jesus give me grace to be a good religious, and to advance in perfection. Jesus and Mary, I place my trust and confidence in you."
Sister Flavia
aka Gertrude Hecht
Father Henry Hecht
Mother Elizabeth Ziegler
Our Beloved Sister Flavia of St. Francis (Gertrude Hecht), Professed of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis, Province of St. Anthony, departed this life Oct. 22, 1942, fortified with the rites of Holy Church, in St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City.
She attained the age of 57 years, 10 months, of which she spent 35 years in the Congregation.
obituary Sister Flavia apparently in the best of health on Monday, Oct. 19th. Sister Flavia was on duty all day, offering no complaint of feeling ill, was present at all Community Exercises, partook of the evening meal and assisted at the usual duties after supper, leading the prayers. From all evidences she then repaired to the choir to await the October Rosary Devotion at 7:30 p.m. Undoubtedly it was during this time that she became ill and went to the Infirmary opposite the Sister's Choir.
It was after the devotion, when the Sister assigned to night duty in the Children's department notified Reverend Sister Amelia, that Sister Flavia was ill. On entering the Infirmary, Rev. Sister Amalia noticed a light in the bathroom attached to the Infirmary and concluded that Sister Flavia was there. After waiting for a considerable time and hearing no sounds, Rev. Sister Amalia knocked at the door but received no response. Then, peering through the key hole, she noticed Sister Flavia lying on the floor.
Help was summoned, the door forced open, and Sister Flavia was carried to bed, in the Infirmary, unconscious and from appearance had been unconscious for some time. Our Reverend Chaplain, Father Mackin, administered Extreme Unction while the Intern administered emergency medical relief. Stimulants and oxygen gave some relief but consciousness never returned – Sister Flavia died, very peacefully, [on] Thursday, October 22nd, about 2:02 a.m. The cause of her death is attributed to cerebral hemorrhage, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Reverend Mother Aquilina visited Sister Flavia and prayed with her during her last hours. Also the prayers for the dying were said several times by the Reverend Chaplain and a Franciscan Father; and at her passing Rev. Sister Superior and a number of Sisters were present.
We are confident that, although Sister Flavia's summons was sudden, she was prepared and rejoiced when her Guardian Angel whispered, "The Master is come, and calleth for you," (St. John) for Sister Flavia was at all times an ideal religious. Ever conscientious in her religious duties, of very kind disposition, willing and cheerful, charitable to all and fond Mother to her little charges who loved her in return.
After her Novitiate at St. Clara Convent, Hartwell, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sister Flavia was sent to St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, for a short time, then to St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ, until this house was taken by the US Government during the World War, 1915. From here she was sent to St. Anthony Hospital, Woodhaven, and since 1923 has been at St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City, filling various posts until 1926 when she was assigned supervisor of the Pediatric Department, where she labored faithfully for the little ones.
"We are here to work out our Salvation. It will be either salvation or damnation. If I lead a life of sacrifice, it will bring joy to me hereafter. Jesus give me grace to be a good religious, and to advance in perfection. Jesus and Mary, I place my trust and confidence in you."
Sister Flavia
Father Henry Hecht
Mother Elizabeth Ziegler
Our Beloved Sister Flavia of St. Francis (Gertrude Hecht), Professed of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis, Province of St. Anthony, departed this life Oct. 22, 1942, fortified with the rites of Holy Church, in St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City.
She attained the age of 57 years, 10 months, of which she spent 35 years in the Congregation.
obituary Sister Flavia apparently in the best of health on Monday, Oct. 19th. Sister Flavia was on duty all day, offering no complaint of feeling ill, was present at all Community Exercises, partook of the evening meal and assisted at the usual duties after supper, leading the prayers. From all evidences she then repaired to the choir to await the October Rosary Devotion at 7:30 p.m. Undoubtedly it was during this time that she became ill and went to the Infirmary opposite the Sister's Choir.
It was after the devotion, when the Sister assigned to night duty in the Children's department notified Reverend Sister Amelia, that Sister Flavia was ill. On entering the Infirmary, Rev. Sister Amalia noticed a light in the bathroom attached to the Infirmary and concluded that Sister Flavia was there. After waiting for a considerable time and hearing no sounds, Rev. Sister Amalia knocked at the door but received no response. Then, peering through the key hole, she noticed Sister Flavia lying on the floor.
Help was summoned, the door forced open, and Sister Flavia was carried to bed, in the Infirmary, unconscious and from appearance had been unconscious for some time. Our Reverend Chaplain, Father Mackin, administered Extreme Unction while the Intern administered emergency medical relief. Stimulants and oxygen gave some relief but consciousness never returned – Sister Flavia died, very peacefully, [on] Thursday, October 22nd, about 2:02 a.m. The cause of her death is attributed to cerebral hemorrhage, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Reverend Mother Aquilina visited Sister Flavia and prayed with her during her last hours. Also the prayers for the dying were said several times by the Reverend Chaplain and a Franciscan Father; and at her passing Rev. Sister Superior and a number of Sisters were present.
We are confident that, although Sister Flavia's summons was sudden, she was prepared and rejoiced when her Guardian Angel whispered, "The Master is come, and calleth for you," (St. John) for Sister Flavia was at all times an ideal religious. Ever conscientious in her religious duties, of very kind disposition, willing and cheerful, charitable to all and fond Mother to her little charges who loved her in return.
After her Novitiate at St. Clara Convent, Hartwell, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sister Flavia was sent to St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, for a short time, then to St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ, until this house was taken by the US Government during the World War, 1915. From here she was sent to St. Anthony Hospital, Woodhaven, and since 1923 has been at St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City, filling various posts until 1926 when she was assigned supervisor of the Pediatric Department, where she labored faithfully for the little ones.
"We are here to work out our Salvation. It will be either salvation or damnation. If I lead a life of sacrifice, it will bring joy to me hereafter. Jesus give me grace to be a good religious, and to advance in perfection. Jesus and Mary, I place my trust and confidence in you."
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