Foley, Margaret
(died 24 Oct. 1941), named Sister Mary Bernard, member of religious community. Born in Finch Township, Stormont County. Parents: Thomas Foley and his wife Ann McDonald. “Her parents died when the children were young and Maggie Foley mothered the other children and managed the farm until one of the boys was old enough to assume charge.” In 1892 she joined the Sisters of Providence at Kingston. She was superior of the Convent at Glen Nevis for six years. Afterwards, she returned to Brockville, and served on the nursing staff of the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital. She died at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital in Brockville. She was the sister of Fr J.M. Foley.
Standard Freeholder 24 OCT. 1941 (QF) * Sister Mary Electa, The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul (1961)
