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Sister Loreto Curry
Margaret Anne Curry, daughter of Frederick Curry and Doreen Marie (nee Beale) of 312 High Street, Carterton, was born in Masterton on 14 June, 1936. Loved sister of Natalie Cheer, Gerard, John, Michael, Patrick and Marie Therese
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Sister Thelma Backhurst
Thelma Backhurst was born in Auckland, 6 May 1940. Her parents were George and Gladys Backhurst. John her brother was the only other member of the family. Sister Baptist, her father’s sister, was a Sister of Compassion.
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Sister Vincent Casey
Mary Josephine Casey was born in Wellington on 11 October 1873. Her parents were John James and Teresa Mary Casey (nee Pagon). Mary had wanted to join the Sisters of Compassion at Jerusalem-Hiruhārama for some time, but could not get away from home.