Sr. Rita (Consolata) Valcourt, RJM Obituary (2019)

Sr. Rita (Consolata)Valcourt, 93, of Plainville, died peacefully on Friday, March 1 at Madonna Manor in North Attleboro, MA. She was a Religious of Jesus and Mary who served her community faithfully. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of Alfred and Lillian (Guimond) Valcourt. She entered the Congregation in 1943 in Sillery, Quebec and after six months was given the name “Mary Consolata” which she held until her death. After nine years of teaching, she spent a Tertianship year in Rome , and from then on was very much engaged in the ministry of Formation, as Mistress of Novices and/or Juniors along with part-time teaching. In 1971 she initiated the foundation of Thevenet Montessori School, in Highland Mills, NY. She served in leadership positions in the community for most of her life. In her later years she returned to the Montessori school where her “little ones” became the recipients of her tender love and care, wisdom and guidance. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Alfred. In addition to her religious family, she is survived by a sister-in-law, a niece and two nephews. A prayer service celebrating her life will take place at 10:15 a.m.on Thursday, March 7th at St. Martha Church, 227 South St. in Plainville, followed by a Mass at 11:00 am. Friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham