ANDOVER Sr. Mary Christina Heavey, O.S.C. of the Incarnation, 88, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Monastery of Saint Clare.
Born December 14, 1935 in Co. Galway, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Thomas John Heavey and the late Mary Teresa Heavey.
Sister entered into Religious Life on November 19, 1950, Sister has been in religious life for 74 years. She professed her Final Solemn Vows on August 24, 1958.
Her survivors include her sisters, Colette Heavey of Ireland, Winifred "Freeda" Heavey of Florida, Sr. Thomas Marie Heavey of Graymoore NY. as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings, the late Albertha "Bertha" Costello and Mary "Maureen" Griffin and Thomas Celsus Heavey
You are invited to the visitation for Sr. Mary Christina Heavey at the MONASTERY OF ST. CLARE, 445 River Road, Andover on Wednesday Morning, November 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.. Her Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the Monastery followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements by the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816. Memorials in her name may be made to the Monastery of St. Clare, 445 River Road, Andover MA 01810. E-Condolences can be sent at www.mcdonoughfuneralhome.com.