Family/Spouse: LANIGHAN, James H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/18/09

West Seneca - Rosemary H. (Lanighan) Norris, entered into rest on July 18, 2009, at her home with family by her side. Born March 5, 1927 in Lockport, NY she was the daughter of James H. and Mildred Erle Lanighan. Rosemary was predeceased by her loving husband Robert H. Norris. She is survived by her children, Keith (Jacque) Norris of California, Kim (Gregg) Tyler of Colorado, and Kurt Norris of California, (aka The 3 K's); grandmother of Timothy J. Tyler; sister of Patricia Lanighan of Middleport, Sister Linda Lanighan, SSMN of Buffalo and the late James H. Lanighan, Jr. and Eugene F. Lanighan; sister in-law of Ruth Lanighan of Lockport, Margie (James) Fahey of North Carolina, James Cain of Florida, and the late Ruth Grose; also survived by several loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rosemary graduated in 1944 from St Joseph's Academy followed by one year of business school and worked twelve years for Harrison Radiator as an Administrative Stenographer prior to her marriage. Rosemary loved being with family and cherished times of good conversation with friends and neighbors. She also loved playing cards with her wonderful friends at The Garden Gate Apartments. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. Lockport, where prayers will be offered at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:30 AM to be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston at the convenience of the family. Memorials to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, 245 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213, would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.pruddenandkandt.com for online condolences.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 7/18/2009

Rosemary married NORRIS, Robert Herman on 24 May 1955 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of NORRIS, Francis Joseph and MESS, Amelia Marie) was born on 20 Jun 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 May 1994 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sister Linda Lanighan Obituary

Sister Linda Lanighan (Sister Mary James) began her life May 2, 1943 in Lockport, New York. The daughter of James and Mildred Erie Lanighan. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Rosemary, James and Eugene. Until the end, visits with her sister Patricia and her friend Nancy remained one of the highlights of Sr. Linda’s life. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She died on March 8, 2024 at the Sisters of St. Joseph’s residence in Clarence.
After completing secondary school at DeSales Catholic High School, she entered the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur in the fall of 1962 and made her final profession April 23, 1973. She received her B.S. in education from Medaille College in 1971. She taught the youngest children in kindergarten and first grade, at St. John School in Kenmore, often being delegated to teach reading. This ability to work with the youngest continued at St. Mary in Lockport, St. Ann in Florence, South Carolina and St. Ann in Kingstree, South Carolina. However, in 1978 she returned to Florence in a different role, working at St. Ann’s Parish and combining this with hospital visitation. It was the beginning of a change in direction. She later worked the Sisters’ infirmary at Mount St. Mary, was pastoral assistant at Sr. John, Kenmore, and at St. Paul, Kenmore. Although Sr. Linda seemed to be naturally gifted in dealing with the sick, she took many courses to help her understand their problems and needs: hospice care, organ donation, coping with life, and a number of pastoral care programs. She studied these at hospitals, Niagara University, Notre Dame University and
Aquinas Institute. As Sister Linda grew older, she grew even closer to the people and patients she served. Her Christmas mailing list was over one hundred cards, most going to elderly people, many of whom lived alone. She often purchased gifts for all those she visited. When it became harder for her to visit, she used the telephone to communicate with shut-ins and older people in general. She remembered all of these people in her daily prayer. Sister Linda’s life was a story of dealing with the most vulnerable of God’s family; she chose the youngest and the oldest and the ones who were ill and dying. She always directed her attention to those who needed her most.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10th, from 2pm - 4pm at Sisters of St. Joseph, 4975 Strickler Road, Clarence, NY 14031. Visitation will be held on March 11th, from 2pm - 5pm at Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, 245 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 7pm. 
Donations in Sister Linda’s memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur at 241 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213.

Keith married SALTER, Jacquelynne L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TYLER, Gregory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]