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Sr. Ann Maureen (Harriet) King

Sr. Ann Maureen King at her 80th Jubilee.

Sister Ann Maureen King, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 80 years, was born on February 28, 1912 in Vallejo, California, and died on November 13, 2009 in Oakland, CA. Growing up in Alameda, she graduated from Notre Dame Academy and, following in the footsteps of her beloved sister, Mary Wilma, entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1929.

Sr. Ann Maureen described her life as a long and blessed journey.

Sister began her nearly 50-year teaching journey with first graders at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Redwood City. Completing both a BA and MA in English, countless students received the gift of her vocation as she taught and administered at Notre Dame schools in Redwood City, San Francisco, Belmont, San Carlos, Alameda, Marysville, Honolulu, Salinas and San Jose. She also served as pastoral minister at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and as librarian at College of Notre Dame.

Sr. Mary Wilma and Sr. Ann Maureen

Observing that "when you retire, you retire to something else," Sr. Ann Maureen filled her post-teaching years by helping to computerize the library at College of Notre Dame, assisting with the Sisters' archives, and memorizing something new each day to keep her very alert mind active. She helped as a receptionist at Notre Dame Province Center until age 97 when she did indeed retire to Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland for the final months of her life.

Sr. Ann Maureen is the daughter of the late William and Rose King, and sister of the late Sr. Mary Wilma King, SND, Louise, and Wilma (also deceased). Sister Ann Maureen is lovingly remembered by her cousins June Comer and Edward Simmen Tolex, numerous students and friends, as well as her community, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

A Mass celebrating Sr. Ann Maureen's life will be on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Province Center in Belmont. Burial will be at Santa Clara Cemetery, Tuesday, November 24, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions in honor of Sr. Ann Maureen may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 1520 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 or online at www.snddenca.org.

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Margaret H writes: I believe I was a student in Sr. Ann Maureen's first first grade. She had made chalk drawings on all the blackboards in the room. I was enchanted and not the least afraid. She was so gentle and kind. Such happy memories to have of one's beginning in school.

Maureen Cary writes: Sr. Ann Maureen was my 8th grade teacher and one of the best teachers I ever had. She helped me become a better writer, a gift for which I will be forever grateful. crky

Dennis McQuaid writes: I had "SAM" (as we called her) as my teacher and principal in the 7th and 8th grades at St. Charles School in San Carlos. We were the first graduating class from that school in 1953. She made a lasting impression on my life. Despite her strictness in the classroom, I always suspected she really enjoyed us mischievous boys a lot... something which she confirmed when I saw her at the 50th anniversary of the School a few years ago. She kissed me hello and even after 50 years, I blushed and nearly died - to think of being kissed by Sam. I have many wonderful memories of her and suspect she is using her clicker to get things organized up in heaven.

Jean Draxton writes: Sr. Anne Maureen was always very interested in all the happenings in the lives of my husband and children. I always looked forward to the visit of the Senior Sisters to Lake Tahoe. She and Sr. Mary Wilma always invited me to visit with them in their room. Prayers for all the Senior Sisters.

Cecilia Smith Champion writes: I truly enjoyed Dennis McQuaid's comments. How well I remember SAM, even though she was not my teacher. I can remember our disappointment when, just as it was our turn to be part of her class, she was transferred. She was always so regal. My dad, especially, thought she was wonderful, though I'm not sure how much he interacted with her. I am happy that her death was peaceful.