SISTER PHILIPPA WATSON

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SISTER PHILIPPA WATSON, SSJD (Sisterhood of St. John the Divine) Passed away suddenly on September 1, 2008 at North York General Hospital at the age of 85. Born Dorothy Watson, in Winnipeg, Manitoba eldest daughter to William and Helen Watson both of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She entered the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine on September 1, 1949 and made her0999- Life Profession on June 11, 1953. Sr. Philippa was the CEO of St. John's Rehab Hospital from 1969 through 1996 and saw the hospital through many changes. She is survived by her niece Heather Macdonald, brother-in-law Ian Barron, many cousins, and great-nephews. She was proud of her Scottish heritage. A Requiem Eucharist will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Convent - Sisters of St. John the Divine (233 Cummer Avenue). Interment to follow at York Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Sr. Philippa, may be made to the The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine. Condolences www.rskane.ca. May she rest in peace R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 06, 2008