Rose Plante

Waterville Sister Rose Plante, O.S.C., formerly known as Sister Saint Benoit, died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at Mount St. Joseph in Waterville. Sister was born in Ham Nord, Province of Quebec, May 15, 1912, the daughter of Joseph and Delima Morin Plante. Sister entered the Ursuline Novetiate in Waterville, Jan. 31, 1930 and made her first profession of vows Aug. 15, 1932 and final profession Aug. 15, 1935. Following her religious profession, Sister Rose exercised her ministry of service in the field of education, teaching in several of our schools in Maine. She was a much loved teacher and will be remembered by all her former students as a woman of faith and prayer, of graciousness and a keen sense of hospitality. Sister also served as Superior of the Skowhegan and Sanford communities. Sister Rose is survived by two nieces, Anita Cloutier and Lorraine Mcdonnaugh. She was predeceased by her parents; eight sister; and six brothers, Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Fri., Nov. 4, 2011 at 1 Saint Angela Way, Waterville. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Committal prayers and burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ursuline Sisters Retirement Funds, 1 Saint Angela Way, Waterville, ME 04901. Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.