Sister M. Donatus Lynch, IHM

Sister M. Donatus Lynch, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Monday, March 6, 1967 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.

She was born on April 10, 1907 in Syracuse, NY, and given the name Catherine.  She was the daughter of Catherine C. Cavanagh Lynch and the late Edward J. Lynch.  She entered the IHM Congregation on August 15, 1924, received the religious habit on December 29, 1924, and made profession of her vows on August 15, 1926.

Sister Donatus served as a teacher at the following schools: St. Leo School in Ashley, PA; St. Patrick School in Scranton, PA; St. Joseph School in Williamsport, PA; St. Raymond School in Lynbrook, PA; St. Paul School in Scranton, PA; St. Patrick School in Oneida, NY; and St. Rita School in Dundalk, MD.

Sister also served as principal at the following schools: St. Patrick School in Oneida, NY, from 1950 to 1956; and St. Rita School in Dundalk, MD, from 1956 to 1962.

She is preceded in death by three brothers, Edward James, Jr., Francis J., and John A.

In addition to her mother, Catherine of Syracuse, NY, she is also survived by two sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Interment is at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow, Pennsylvania. 

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.