Sr. Margaret Thérèse Yennock, MFIC

August 02, 1932 - December 16, 2023

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Obituary for Sr. Margaret Thérèse Yennock, MFIC

Sr. Margaret Thérèse Yennock, MFIC, a member of the Missionary Franciscan Sister of the Immaculate Conception, died peacefully on Saturday, December 16th 2023 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA. She was born in Syracuse, NY of a large family including her sisters Norma Yennock of Syracuse, and Marguerite Cesta of Florida. Deceased are her siblings Monsignor Eugene, Armand, Albert and John Yennock and Hilda Scaravillo.

Sister Margaret Thérèse entered the community in 1952 and was a teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in East Boston, MA, Mount Alvernia Academy, Chestnut Hill, MA, Sts. Simon and Jude School, Greentree, Pittsburg, PA, St. Clare High School, Roslindale, MA where she taught and led very active Glee Clubs for the girls as well as the fathers.

From there she moved to the Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain, as a child care and social apostolate worker. Sr. Margaret Thérèse ministered for over 40 years there. She also remained active in ministry holding weekly yard sales for the Italian Home at her residence in Roslindale. When she retired to Highland Glen Residence in Westwood, Sister continued her outreach endearing herself to residents there. She was an active volunteer in her parish of Sacred Heart, Roslindale, MA and was a pastoral visitor to multitudes of friends and parishioners.

Sr. Margaret Thérèse brought her sense of humor, her love of music and her compassionate heart to the lives of everyone she encountered, including those of the staff from other floors and hospitals, who visited her up until the last hours of her life. May she rest in peace and joy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, Wednesday, December 27 at 11:00 AM. Visitation at the church 10:00-11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.

Donations may be made to the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, 20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or the Sacred Heart Church building fund.

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Assumption Cemetery 2401 Court Street Syracuse, NY 13208 Get Directions »
27 Dec

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sacred Heart Church 169 Cummins Highway Roslindale, MA 02131 Get Directions »
27 Dec

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

Sacred Heart Church 169 Cummins Highway Roslindale, MA 02131 Get Directions »
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  • August 02, 2024

    August 2, 2024 Happy 92nd Birthday, Sr, Margaret! How we miss you!! I'm praying that your 🎂 birthday in heaven, with all your family and friends who were waiting to see your smile and sparkle, is a glorious celebration! 🙏🙏🙏 Joanne Mullen

  • January 19, 2024

    Sister, we will remember you again this Sunday, January 21, at Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale, at the 10 o'clock Memorial Months Mind Mass. Think of you every day because it puts a smile on my face and in my heart.

  • December 29, 2023

    to us sister margaret was a kind and understanding friend. May God welcome you with open arms to reward you for all the goodness you did in your life ; for the faith you professed; ; for all the charity you gave to all you encountered. You spent your life in giving, in sharing , in laughter, in living according to the mist genuine principles of life - that is - love your fellow man and most of all love and believe in God . As a final goodbye there is the bible passage from 2 Timothy 4:7 "" I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith Rosemarie and Philip D'AGOSTINO

  • December 27, 2023

    I met Sister through the produce market when she would come by for veggies for the kitchen at the home. She had a sparkling heart and allowed me into her light & life. A life time gift of a smiling, loving understanding guardian Angel. Thank you for the gifts you brought to so many people in need including myself, a relatively complete person w an empty cup only Love could fill. Which she did to overflowing with sincerity and grace. I will do my best to pass it on as you did for so many. God Bless your family and your Legacy of caring compassion. Much Love & Admiration forever and ever! Tommy Piazza & Family

  • December 25, 2023

    "She whom we have loved and lost is no longer where she was. She's wherever we are." (St. John Chrysostom) Love, Sister Margretta

  • December 24, 2023

    I was honored and blessed to have know Sister Margaret for 20 years, from the first days I volunteered at the Italian Home, to her very last days, she was a gift. She leaves a legacy that spans generations, impacting kids and adults alike. She was a true friend to all. She listened, cared, loved and always kept you in her prayers. God truly gave us an angel on earth. What a privilege to know someone that dedicated her life to Christ and to make the world a better place for anyone she encountered. I will deeply miss our conversations, laughter, her presence and amazing stories. I love you Sister!

  • December 22, 2023

    Margaret was a big part of the Marino family for many years. Her friendship with Louise started in the 50s. We will miss her kindness, her jokes and her "let's do it spirit" She will be missed by many even the new friends she met coming to Winthrop. Rest in peace our dear friend. Louise will try to move on and keep your beautiful memories in her heart

  • December 22, 2023

    Sister M was a gift to the world. Until her last days she was always spreading her gift of joy and laughter to everyone she encountered. She spent more time in hospitals than most medical professionals the last few years but it never dampened her spirit. Nurses, Dr's who did not know her were always taken aback when she would ask about them, offer a joke or inquire how the food was at the hospital. The world is definitely colder and less funny without her but we were blessed to have an Angel amongst us for so long! Rest in peace my friend love Brad

  • December 22, 2023

    Having met Sister when Sacred Heart formed the International Group we developed a friendship that was like no other. Our dinners with the Pleasant Cafe pizza I would bring and the salad and ambrosia she would make our time together and our conversations always were comforting and sometimes even funny. She read me like a book always knowing when I needed her blessing spirit. I'd always leave as a better person and feel better about myself due to her active listening and comforting words. And all the jokes I have passed on to others! Thank you so very much Sister Margaret! Rest in peace and I know you'll always be with me.

  • December 21, 2023

    Sister was my teacher & I spent 4 years in Glee Club at St Clare's in Roslindale. She ran semi professional musicals each year. She built all of us up to do our best. She will be fondly remembered.

  • December 21, 2023

    Cathy Ruggiero, I loved Sister Margaret very much. She was a wonderful woman and will always be in my heart.

  • December 20, 2023

    To all those family and friends of Sister Margaret, Our sincere condolences as we share in your grief. The legacy of Sister Margaret will live on for decades to come here at Italian Home for Children. Hundreds of lives have been blessed by her guidance, wisdom, humor, and faith. Thank you, Sister Margaret, for your four decades of devotion and dedication. Sincerely, Susan Keays CEO Italian Home for Children

  • December 20, 2023

    My deepest sympathy to Sister Margaret's family. Sister was my teacher at St. Clare's, and I also engaged with her at the Italian Home for Children. Rest in peace, dear Sister. Paula Santosuosso & husband, Vincent

  • December 20, 2023

    So sorry to the family🙏🏻Maria you are a Saint may she rest in peace🙏🏻

  • December 20, 2023

    Sr. Margaret was my homeroom teacher at St. Clare's in 1970. I loved being a glee club member as did my father. She and my parents remained friends after I graduated. We touched base over the years. Sr. Margaret was a support when both parents died, even presiding over my mom's burial. She was one of a kind. Heaven certainly has gained an angel.

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