Sr. Mary Laurita Hand

April 15, 2019

Sister Mary Laurita Hand, 84 , known in secular life as Lucille Hand, died April 8, 2019, at Presentation Convent in Leominster, MA.
Sister was born July 26, 1934 in Woonsocket, RI, the daughter of Anna (Grennon) and Lawrence Hand.

She received her early education in Woonsocket, RI and entered the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 24, 1951, professing her final vows on August 20, 1956.

Continuing her education, she received a Bachelor of Education in English from Regina Coeli College, Fitchburg, a Masters Degree in English from Rivier College in Nashua, NH and an Administration Degree from Providence College in RI.
Sister Mary Laurita served as chairperson of the English Department and Drama Director at St. Bernard High School in Fitchburg and later at Bishop Keough High School in Pawtucket, RI. In 1977 she was appointed Assistant Superintendent for the Fall River Diocese in MA, becoming Superintendent in 1980.

Other accomplishments include Geriatrics, Religious Education, Summer Theater, Canon Law and working at Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket, RI.
Besides her Presentation Community, Sister Mary Laurita is survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

She is predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Muriel Moscatelli, Irene LeMunyon, Doris Benoit, Mary Edna McCarthy, and Rita Salemi and her brother, Lawrence Hand.