Sister Grace (Mary Vincent) Gately of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary entered eternal life on Sunday, October 1,2023 at 64 Presentation Way, New Windsor, N.Y. She was 96 years old.
Sister Grace was born on May 11, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and joined the Sisters of the Presentation on February 2, 1945. She professed first vows on August 16, 1947, and final vows on August 16, 1950. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School, Manhattan, N.Y., and earned a bachelor’s in education from Manhattan College and a master’s in religious education from Fordham University.
Sister served in education ministry, teaching at Our Lady of Solace in Bronx, N.Y.; St. Michaels High School, Manhattan, N.Y.; St. John, Goshen, N.Y.; Mount St. Joseph Academy, Newburgh, N.Y.; St. Bartholomew, Yonkers, N.Y.; and St. Helen and St. Rose of Lima, Queens, N.Y.
In addition, Sister Grace was a religious education coordinator and catechist instructor in several parishes in New York, New Jersey and Florida. During her years in retirement, she volunteered as a substitute teacher in St. Thomas of Canterbury, Cornwall, N.Y., and at the Newburgh Ministry.
In addition Presentation family, Sister Grace is survived by her nephews, Paul Martin and his wife Barbara, and Patrick Martin.
Sister Grace was predeceased by her parents, Martin Gately and Grace Gately.
Wake Services will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Mount St. Joseph Chapel, 64 Presentation Way, New Windsor, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Mount St. Joseph. Burial will follow in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery, New Windsor, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Sister Grace’s name to: Sisters of the Presentation, 84 Presentation Way, New Windsor, N.Y., 12553.
For any further information please contact: Administration Center, Sisters of the Presentation, 84 Presentation Way, New Windsor, NY 12553 (845) 564-0513 ext. 101.
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