May 30, 1927 – September 4, 2017

Born in New York City, Sr. Margaret Mary professed her final vows as an Ursuline Sister of Tildonk in 1955. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Education from St. John’s University. Sr. Margaret Mary taught for 19 years at Our Lady of Grace, Nativity BVM, and Holy Family High School. In 1974 she began working at Dowling College, where she served as a librarian and archivist for 25 years. Sr. Margaret Mary retired to Blue Point where she continued a ministry of prayer and was active in fundraising efforts for the community until she passed away at the age of 90.