Event Date : 21-09-2023
Demise of Former Teacher and Principal Sr. Maria Frank
Sr. Maria Frank, Former Teacher and Principal of Carmel Convent School Passed away on 21September 2023, at Asha-Kiran, Ahmedabad. May God grant peace to the departed soul.
Sr. Maria Frank of Sacred Heart of Jesus rendered her service as an assistant teacher in Carmel Convent School from the year 1988 to 1995, then as a Principal from the year 1995 to 2003.She was born on 12 September 1945 at Ahmedabad. She joined the Congregation of Carmelite Missionaries in the year 1975. Made her first Profession on 4th January 1978 and the perpetual vows on 13 May 1984 in Prithikunj, Mumbai.
Sr. Maria Frank was a woman of integrity, strong in faith and unshakable trust in God. She loved moments of prayer, meditations and silence, she influenced people in many ways. She was humble, loving, kind, ever smiling, making others smile with her witty jokes, persevering in silent suffering, courageous, very good leader, optimistic, caring and hospitable are few good qualities to mention which have witnessed.
Sr. Maria Frank had a passion for teaching and for the pastoral work. She loved to work with the youth. She was known for Punctuality, regularity and whatever she did, did it with utter perfection. During the year 2003, she was detected with cancer; however she could not come out of it till date. She took care of herself and in spite of being sick, she continued to render her services in different communities, be it taking care of boarders, taking care of her ailing sister or whatever the needs of the communities. She was a good singer, and loved to teach others as well.
Sr. Maria Frank celebrated her 78 year of birthday on 12 September with the community, CMS and Loyola Parish community. We could never imagine that it was a last birthday to be celebrated. Sr. Maria Frank was a true follower of Christ who suffered silently. For the past one month her bones were becoming weak and she was not stable with her movements. On 15 September she had a fall in the evening. Still she never left her humor. She was dynamic and spoke well in the community. On 16th morning we found her motionless. Immediately she was taken to the hospital where she was found to be in coma. After investigation it was told that she had the multi organ failure so the doctor advised her to take home. On 20 September noon she was brought to Asha-Kiran. The Lord was pleased with her and 21 September 6:40am the Lord called her to His abode and so she said goodbye to the world.
Sr. Maria Frank had rendered almost 15 years of her service for the upbringing of Carmel Convent School. As a gratitude for her dedicated and selfless service we had Prayer service specially praying for her soul. Every staff and student remembered her with grateful hearts and paid tribute to her with their silence presence.
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