Sister Jeanne Plante, OSU

Waterville Sister Jeanne Plante, OSU, formerly known as Sister Francis Regis, died peacefully Fri., Feb. 24, 2006 at Mount Merici Convent in Waterville. She was born in Ham Nord, Province of Quebec, Canada Apr. 4, 1916, the daughter of Joseph and Delima Morin Plante. Sister entered the Ursuline Novitiate in Waterville Oct. 21, 1931, made her first profession of Vows Aug. 15, 1934 and Final Profession Aug. 15, 1937. Following her religious profession, Sister exercised her ministry of service in the field of education, teaching in several of our schools in Maine, Mass. and New York. Sister 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. After teaching for over 50 years, Sister retired at the Mount Merici Convent where she spent many years using her talent in sewing for the community and many of her firends. She also spent some time visiting the sick. Survivors include one sister, Sr. Benoit Rose Plante now residing at Mount Saint Joseph Holistic Care Center in Waterville; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; and her Religious Sisters at Mount Merici, Dedham and Lewiston. She was predeceased by here parents; seven sisters; and six brothers. Ralatives and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thurs., Mar. 2 at the Mount Merici Convent, 1 St. Angela Way, Waterville where a Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Commital prayers and burial will be celebrated in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ursuline Sisters Retirement Fund, 1 St. Angela Way, Waterville. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Condolences may be expressed at http.//www.gallantfh.com