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Sister Christine Vercoe
Sister Christine nursed in the hospital. After she left the Sisters of Compassion she communicated with the sisters who were always delighted to hear from her.
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Sister Marcelle Martin
Margaret Mary was born at Upper Hutt on August 8, 1889, but spent most of her childhood in Taranaki. Her parents were William Henry Martin and Mary Martin (nee Craig)...
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Sister Baptist Backhurst
Ethel Francesca was the eldest daughter of Francis and Maud Backhurst, she was born in Onehunga, Auckland. Her siblings, three brothers and one sister relied on her direction and motherly skills, as their father died at an early age...