Obituary Notice
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9 3. Bro. Stephen of Holy Mary. Died January 15 in St. Joseph’s Retreat, London, England: Province of St. Joseph. This estimable Brother of ours had always such a strong constitution, that he seemed to be exempt from every disease and weakness, never having been sick in all the years of his life. At the very end of his long career he was stricken for four days with his first, and last ailment. On January 11 he was attacked with pneumonia, and on the 15th he died. Quiet and peaceful was his life; equally peaceful and quiet was his death, strengthened and consoled by all the sacraments and. blessings of Holy Church, and surrounded by his sorrow-stricken brethren. This child of blessing was born at Cloun- cloher, County, Limerick, Ireland, on January 18, 1835, of a very well known and respectable fam- ily. His parents were John and Anne Jayes, and in baptism he was named after his exemp- lary father. In his youth, he left Ireland with several of his companions for Australia, where he was employed in thé gold mines. He soon realized that while striving after the gold of this world he might easily forfeit eternal riches, so he left the mines and returned to his native conn- try. In Dublin he met a young man who enjoyed the reputation of being a distinguished journal- ist, and’ they both agreed to leave the world and become religious. The journalist became Father Columban, famous as a missionary in St. Jos-
10 eph’s province, and his companion, the subject of this sketch, made his profession as Brother Stephen of Holy Mary, ou January 26, 1860. He was first sent to St. Ann’s, Sutton, Lan- cashire, where he lived until 1876, and then he was transferred to London, wliecn (save for a brief stay in Dublin), he remained thirty years, till the day of his death. Wherever he was stationed, he always strove to be a good Passionist. Most punctual at.all-the acts of public observance, he wag like- wise most careful in the various offices entrusted to him. He never lost his time, for he detested laziness. Generally he acted as porter, all his life long, and easily acquired the regard of all those with whom he had to treat, his manners being exceptionally cordial. Toward his fellow religious likewise, he was ever affable and oblig- ing; hence they loved and respected him and sincerely mourn his loss. 4. Bro. Venantins of the Holy Ghost. Died January 18 in the Retreat of Our Lady of Grace; Presentation Province. This good Brother was born on May 19, 1834, at Cesano, in the diocese of Camerino, Italy, of Nicholas Pagonelli and Teresa Leonelli. He was clothed with our holy habit at Morovalle, chang- ing his baptismal name of Joseph to Venan- tius. He made his profession on November 3,
Source: Obituary Notices, Provincial Archive, St Joseph's Province. Passionist Congregation.