Obituary

Sister Rosina Marie Bechard FCSCJ (Sister Lucy Marie)

It was with sad hearts that we received the news of the passing of Sister Rosina Bechard on August 3, 2025 at the Warde Assisted Living Center in Windham, NH. Sister was called back to her loving God after a life of faithful, loving service as a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for 66 years,

Sister is predeceased by her father, Oscar Francis Bechard of Champlain, NY, her mother, Rita Rosina Bechard (Trudeau) of Champlain, NY, a brother, Oscar Henry Bechard and sister, Carol Ann Wallett.

She is survived by a brother, Carl (Mary) Bechard of Yuma Az, a sister, Jeannine (Richard) Golden of The Villages, Fl, a step-brother, William (Kathy) Bechard of the Villages, Fl, a brother-in-law, Bob Wallett, as well as nieces and nephews.

Sister Rosina was a woman of deep faith; she was drawn to a Congregation whose core mission is, "To make the Sacred Heart known and loved" by trying to bring love and tenderness to the world through our human actions, The heart became the favorite symbol of her life. Sister's qualities of compassion, simplicity, joy brought her mission to life. As she often said, "I am so happy and I know I am where I need to be". The fruit of her labors is the affirmation of her many students and adults alike, as well as her varied services to God's people, her family and her sisters in community.

Professionally, Sister Rosina received a Masters's Degree of Arts and Religious Studies, at Providence College, a Bachelor of Arts, English on Secondary level, a Graduate Certificate in Ministry Development with a concentration in Spiritual Studies at Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C.

Sister used her education well in her varied fields of service. Her missions consisted mainly of educator of elementary and high school students, co-director of the Deanery Catechetical Center, Newport, Vt,

Sister Rosina also served as spiritual director at the Berakah Holy Cross Center in Pittsfield, NH, as well as on her own, serving in Milford, NH and Brighton, MA Sister Rosina served her Congregation well by using her talents in leadership and in the spiritual formation of our Sisters as well as retreats given throughout the province. In 1987-1989, Sister volunteered to go to our province of the Republic of South Africa, ine, Natal to give private tutoring to our young African Sisters preparing for their high school equivalency. Sister also gave retreats and days of reflection throughout the province. The Congregation also benefited of Sister's talents as a leader as she served as Provincial Superior for six years, and superior of local communities.

We wish to extend our special thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Warde Assisted Living Center at Windham, NH for the excellent and compassionate care given to Sister Rosina while in their care.

As we continue to mourn the loss of Sister Rosina, we keep in mind her very words spoken many times: "In a life of faith there is no such thing as coincidence. It's providence,"

Sister Rosina, we will try to keep this in mind as you now enjoy the full embrace of our God, telling you, "Come to Me and enjoy your eternity of a life filled with love and peace."

A mass of Resurection will be celebrated on August 16, 2025, at 11:00 am, at St Rose of Lima Church, 77 Clay St. Littleton, NH 03561. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Newport VT, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Sister Rosina Bechard may be made to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 226 Grove St. Littleton, NH 03561.