Sr. Margaret Mary Laffey C.P

Sister Margaret Mary Laffey, C.P. 93, a Sister of the Cross & Passion, died peacefully on October 24, 2023 at the Lakeside Nursing Home in North Kingstown, R.I.

Born Rita Ann Laffey to the late Thomas and Hannah Donoghue Laffey in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on January 5, 1930, she entered the Passionist Community in 1948 and was finally professed in 1954. Educated in local schools she was ever loyal to her South Kingstown High, Class of 1948.

Initially an educator in Community staffed schools, she constantly challenged her students to excel. Teaching young children to read was her gift and her passion. Later she was educated for and involved in pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Providence especially serving in St. Gregory's Parish in Warwick and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.

In addition to her parents, Sister is predeceased by her sister, Theresa Newton and brothers Joseph and Ambrose. She is survived by her sister, Mary McBride, and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret Mary's prayer life and devotion to the Sacred Heart was evidenced by her ability to share her faith with everyone she encountered and especially those with whom she lived at Lakeside Nursing (South County Nursing Center).

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31st in Avery Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St. Wakefield, from 9 to 10 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St. Wakefield, at 11 am. Burial will take place at St. Francis Cemetery in Peace Dale.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sisters of the Cross & Passion Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 17372, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917.

The mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed at http:/www.youtube.com/stfranciswakefield