Sr. Florence Theoret, CSC (Sr. Marie Felicite), 100, of 357 Island Pond Rd., Manchester, NH died May 22, 2005 after a lengthy illness.
Born in St. Isidore, Quebec, on July 29, 1904, she was the daughter of Medard and Sophronie (Meilleur) Theoret.
Sr. Florence entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Cross in 1924 and made her final profession in 1931. She served in the Congregation for 81 years.
She earned a BA in Education from Notre Dame College in Manchester. She taught in elementary schools under the direction of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. She was stationed in Nashua, Somersworth, Rochester, Gonic, Manchester, and New Market, NH as well as St. Albans, VT.
Upon retiring from teaching, Sister Florence was stationed in West Franklin, NH. At the time of her death, she resided at Holy Cross Health Center, Manchester, NH.
Family members include 3 brothers, Joseph Theoret of Santa Ana, CA, Paul Theoret of Pittsfield, MA, and Lawrence Theoret of Alburg, VT; a sister, Lucille Breault of Texas; several nephews and nieces.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday May 24, 2005 in the chapel of St. George Manor. Burial followed in St. Augustin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Cross Development Fund, 377 Island Pond Rd, Manchester, NH 03109.