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Sister Sheila "Sister Mary Lawrence" O'TOOLE

Sheila O'TOOLE Obituary

RNDM, CNZM, QSO

Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Assisi on 10th June 2024, aged 94 years. Much loved and treasured member of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Dearly loved daughter of the late Michael and Doris O'Toole. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Michael, Merle, John (all deceased). Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

May Sister Sheila rest in peace

Vigil prayer on Friday 14th June, 3.30pm, at the Atawhai Assisi Chapel, Matangi. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 494 Grey St. Hamilton East, at 11.00am Saturday 15 June 2024. We wish to thank all the staff at Atawhai Assisi for their love and care of Sister Sheila.


Published by Waikato Times from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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23 Entries

Flo Drabble

September 10, 2024

Dear Sister Sheila . I have thought of you often and held a place in my heart of admiration for your contribution to humanity. You were an earth angel now gone to guide us from above. I will treasure words we shared

Lucille Labuschagne

June 20, 2024

Sister Sheila - you touched our hearts and were a guiding light in our lives. Thank you for being such a loving friend to my mother Elizabeth and father Martin Smit. And for being so loving and caring towards Jessica, Shannon and Erin. You loved Meg and Bella and were so kind to everyone. You will be missed more than you ever would have known

Lucille and the Smit family.

Suzanne Thompson

June 20, 2024

Angela Thompson my sister was taught at St Columbas Convent School by Sister Sheila. Sister Mary Lawrence. We all remember Sister with love Sister was also an old pupil of St Columbas Convent School Frankton so many memories of Sister and her family. Love and prayers from Angela Suzanne Jillian and Glennis Thompson all past pupils of St Columbas Convent School Frankton. Blessings.

Cathryn Lines (Nee McNeil)

June 18, 2024

Sister Mary Lawrence taught me at St Colombia School, Frankton, Hamilton and she was the most amazing Nun.I admire her greatly, she walked around the school always with her sleeves rolled up ready to get stuck into anything.I also remember her going to Vietnam to do some very valuable work with those not so fortunate.She was one of the most wonderful Nuns I got the pleasure to be taught by.With Love Cathryn Lisa Lines (née MCNEIL).Rest in Peace Sister Mary Lawrence.

Bernadette Harcourt

June 16, 2024

Sr Mary Lawrence as we remember you - what a brave and generous woman you were devoting your life to helping others and responsible for bringing my orphaned brother Peter to safely in NZ during wartime Vietnam -he remembers you fondly as do we Bernadette and the Culpan family RIP

Cliff McDonald

June 15, 2024

The Loins clubs of District 202D helped out Sheila when she was in Sammoa and again in Vietnam. She was a allways helping people and I had the great joy of dealing and helping her out over many years. Rest in Peace dear friend

Gail Morgan

June 15, 2024

Treasured Aunt and Great Aunt of our daughter-in-law and grandchildren. She was an inspirational lady who lived her life helping others. May she rest in peace. Gail and Jim Morgan

Warwick limmer

June 15, 2024

Sorry to hear about that she lead a more than full life from June limmer nee parris and her family

Margaret O´Toole

June 15, 2024

Dearest Sheila, since we first met in Dublin on the occasion of your 60th. birthday, we have been like long lost sisters reunited. Knowing a little about your exploits in Vietnam during the war, it was no surprise to see that you were a strong and determined lady which enabled you to come through many harrowing situations.
Your life was solely devoted to helping others and you did this on a loving, selfless way, in the company of your canine friends from whom you could not be separated.
You are an inspiration to us all. Our loss is Heaven´s gain. May you now reap the rewards of your efforts in the arms of the Lord, in whose name you spent your life in a labour of love.
Till we meet again, Dearest Sheila, may you Rest in Peace. No one deserves it more.
Your forever cousin,
Margaret O´Toole, Ballynacally Co. Clare. Ireland.

Suzanne Thompson

June 14, 2024

We remember Sister Sheila doing woodwork at St Columbas Convent School. We loved her and her work was well done. God Bless and love to the O'Toole Family. Suzanne Thompson and Family.

Chris Dromgool

June 14, 2024

A much loved teacher at St Joseph´s Convent School,Opotiki, when I was there until the end of 1958... Chris Dromgool

Maree Heathcote

June 14, 2024

One of the most wonderful ladies you will ever meet. Thank you Sr Sheila for teaching me to keep smiling through adversity.
I love listening to your interviews with Kim Hill from Radio NZ... you are described as "the most decorated Nz'er in relation to Vietnam. You are missed, loved & now lying in the arms of the Lord.
Maree Heathcote

Quan

June 14, 2024

Quan wanted to share Sheila´s class photo. Many of these students have shared their condolences. Sheila was a much loved teacher.

sandra dixon pukekohe

June 14, 2024

a llovely teacher mentor from st josphs scool pukekohe rest in peace st lawrence you were simply the best sandra dixon (nee lorigan)

Maureen Evans (daughter of (nee) Margaret O Toole

June 14, 2024

Margaret O Toole's family in England have heard what an inspiring, heroic person you were. Thank you for your great Christian witness. When we visited New Zealand we were sorry to miss you. RIP good and faithful servant.

Karen

June 14, 2024

To my darling Sr Sheila. I am heartbroken to hear of your passing. You were an amazing lady,and I loved listening to your stories and reading your books. Thank you for allowing me to be your caregiver over the past 2 years. It was a privilege and an honor. God will have the gates open wide for you my dear lady. Love you Sr,glad you are no longer suffering. R.I.P.

Binh

June 13, 2024

Binh, interpreter, sends love and memories from Qui Nhon

Hanh and Dong

June 13, 2024

Hanh, SHeila´s cook in Qui Nhon and Dong, her trusty driver send their memories. They remember her with love and respect

Vicki Foss (prev. O´Toole)

June 13, 2024

The world has lost a truly amazing lady. RIP Sheila.

Quan Le

June 13, 2024

Condolences and memories from Quan Le. Quan was a pupil in Qui Nhon Quoc Hop high school where Sheila taught. Many of her pupils remember because she opened the door for their future. Probably 40yrs ago.
Quan Le

Helen Purcell

June 13, 2024

I am so pleased I called to see you a few weeks ago and had such a laugh of our many adventures together in Vietnam. Your Vietnamese friends will be saddened but will remember your teaching which they have never forgotten. R.I.P my dear friend. Helen Purcell

Balle Family

June 13, 2024

Dear friend of the late Norah and Bernie Balle and their family (Bombay), Naomi spent many months up in Samoa with Sr Mary Lawrence. A inspirational teacher and principal at St Josephs Pukekohe. A lifetime of humble and practical leadership. R I P

Paddy and Marie Clancy

June 13, 2024

May Sheila rest in peace. We are friends of Margaret and Richard in Sheila's home parish in Ireland

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