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Sister Mary Ann Dardy, OP

(1944-2017)

Sister Mary Ann Dardy, known also as Sister John Marguerite, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 26, 1944. She was the second of three children born to Henry and Mary Margaret (Lindich) Dardy. The family’s ancestry is Polish/Slovenian. Her two brothers are Hank (now deceased) and Tony.

Her parents were married in June of 1940. Eventually, her father was able to obtain the large home of his parents by assuming their mortgage. It had four apartments that were in poor repair, but her father rebuilt it from the foundation to the roof. He died in 1990, and her mother continued to live in that house for many years.

Here is Sister Mary Ann’s brief description of her family.

Though we don’t agree on everything, I would describe our relationship as “closely-held.” From Catholic roots, I attended a Catholic grade school and high school. It was through the influence of the sisters who taught me, that I probably heard the call to dedicate my life to God most clearly.

After graduating from Hoban Dominican High School, Sister Mary Ann entered the postulate on June 26, 1962, at the age of eighteen. In December of that year, she received her religious name, Sister John Marguerite. She made first profession on December 29, 1963, and the following month was assigned to teach at St. Patrick School in Joliet, Illinois. Two months later she was sent to Our Lady of Good Counsel in Chicago, where she taught for two academic years. In August 1966 she was assigned to teach at St. Kilian School in Chicago for one year.

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claire 2 years agoReply

hi there! my name is claire. tony is my grandfather. i had just received the necklace with the symbol on it. she is missed very much, and will continue to be missed.

Margaret Johnson 8 years agoReply

Mary Ann was salt of the earth. Simple in life style, generous of heart, loving of all who touched her life.

Teresa Green 8 years agoReply

We will miss Sister Mary Ann. I worked with her in social work at The Richland County Health Department. She was a wonderful person and a good friend. I know that she is with God and is happy

Bernadette White 8 years agoReply

I'm am so sorry to hear of this. I met Mary Ann and some of the sisters when they would come to 3000 Palm beach house on Isle of Palm! I'm wool truly miss her.

Dana Fleming 8 years agoReply

I worked alongside Mary Ann as a hospice social worker. She loved working with people. We talked a lot and she was a personal support to me. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Terri Boyle 8 years agoReply

What a beautiful obituary... Sr Mary Ann was probably the kindest, gentlest woman I have ever has the pleasure of being around... truly an angel on earth and now in heaven. We love you !!

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