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Sr M Dolores Miranda (Bridgettine) (83), Mangalore,

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Sr M Dolores Miranda (Bridgettine) (83), passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 14 at 10.00 am in St Bridget's Convent Chapel, Nanthoor, Mangalore, followed by burial at Bendore Church Cemetery.

St. Bridget's Convent

Nanthoor, Calvary Shrine

Mangalore - 2

Tel: +91 824-2211410

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Cheryl & Ralph Gonsalves, Perth, Australia
Thu, Jun 19 2014
Dear Superior, Sisters of St.Bridgets Nanthoor, and the Miranda family, heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Dear Sr.Dolores. A beautiful flower from your garden has gone to her eternal home. May her soul rest in peace. Ralph Cheryl Sheldon & Ethan - Perth
Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Sun, Jun 15 2014
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon Sr M Dolores Miranda.
Gerard Colaco, Mangalore
Sun, Jun 15 2014
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When Beatrice Miranda became Sr Dolores, she made the transition from our family to yours. Words, however finely crafted, cannot express our gratitude for the love you showered on her, the care you took of her and the way you grieved for her.

We also deeply appreciate the services of Dr Christopher Pais and all the staff of Fr Muller's Hospital for taking care of Aunty Betty at various time and especially during her final illness.

I end with a poem which I think captures all our sentiments.

I thought I saw her face today
In the dazzling morning sun
I thought I caught an angel say
"My work on earth is done."

I thought I heard her voice today
Gently whisper as in the past
"Pain and suff'ring have gone way
There's peace for me at last."

I thought I felt her touch today
In the breeze that rustled by
Maybe this is why people say
True humanity will never die.

Did we lose her as she made her way
To sparkling stars so high above?
I think the message she'd convey
Is that she's left us all her love.

As family we'll surely miss her
As we go our separate ways.
But memories of this gentle flower
Will comfort us trough all sad days.

Thank you.

My grateful thanks to the Bridgettine sisters and all friends, relations and acquaintances for sharing our grief and being with us in the aftermath of Sr Dolores' passing.
Gerard Colaco, Mangalore
Sun, Jun 15 2014
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How will I remember Aunty Betty? Initially she was this msteriously marvellous aunt in faraway Rome, whose rare visits were eagerly anticipated and too quickly concluded. In between, in an era where email was unknown, there were only long letters that would take a month rather than today's millisecond, for the round trip.

Although her frail and dainty appearance concealed an immense inner strength, Aunty Betty was a child when with children and constantly captivated us with her warmth, simplicity and shy smile.

As eldest nephew I received a disproportionately large slice of her affection. I plead guilty to teasing her quite mercilessly, but was comforted when she later disclosed that she secretly delighted in my juvenile antics.

A chronic worrier, she worried about everybody and everything.

On a personal note, I publicly acknowledge something precious Aunty Betty did for me. Thirty-seven years ago, she gave me a taste for western classical music. Very few things have provided me with such enduring happiness since.

Before I end, I want to briefly address the Bridgettine community. Dear Sisters, in you, Aunty Betty found life's meaning. With you, she fulfilled her divine calling. To you she turned for companionship and comradeship.

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Gerard Colaco, Mangalore
Sun, Jun 15 2014
Sr Dolores was my mother's elder sister. She is the sister of the late Sr M Verona, A.C., Irene Miranda, Sr M Josefita, A.C., Nora/Linus Colaco and Daisy D'Sa and the aunt of Gerard/Disha Colaco, Usha/Rudolph Fernandes, Ramona/Yogesh Wagh and Royden/Naveena D'Sa.

I had the honour of speaking at her funeral. This is what I said:

A soft and sweet life ended on earth two days ago. To her siblings and those who knew her in her youth, she was the enchanting Beatrice Miranda. To the Bridgettine sisters with whom she shared her life and mission, she was Sr Dolores. To her nieces and nephews, she was Aunty Betty. I pay this tribute to someone who, to me, always was and always will be, Aunty Betty.

Born to Mary and Peter Miranda, Aunty Betty was the second of six girls. They had the misfortune of losing their parents early. Aunty Betty, always a bright student, was equal to the challenge and took up employent for ten years with the British Commonwealth Company at Cnnanore. She was a valued employee, the perfection of her English matched only by the precision of her typing.

Without fanfare or fuss, she beautifully balanced her duty to her younger sisters with her clear call to a religious life. Initially inclined to join the Cloistered Carmel, it was the Bridgettine order that won her over in the end. A Bridgettine sister she remained for nearly five and a half decades, holding crucial positions in Switzerland, Rome, the United States and India.

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RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA
Sun, Jun 15 2014
please accept our heartfelt condolences.may her soul rest in peace.
Nathaliya, Bangalore
Sat, Jun 14 2014
rest in peace sr. dolores.
Lidwin Suares, Mangalore - Bangalore
Sat, Jun 14 2014
Dear Gerard & Bereaved Family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the sad demise of your Aunt, Sr. Dolores. May Her Soul RIP.
Patrick Roache, Eden mangalore
Sat, Jun 14 2014
our deepest condolences to the sisters of bridgittine may her soul rest in peace
leeda, Bellore-Denmark
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Dear Bridgettine sisters in Nanthoo, and Family members.
Please accept my heartfelt Condolences of the sad demise of Sr. Dolores.My thought and prayers are with U all May Her Soul Rest in Peace.
Oliver P.d. Noronha, Valencia, Mangalore
Fri, Jun 13 2014
After her earthly sojourn Betty-bai has gone to join the company of saints including her parents, elder sister and others. She was a tower of strength to her siblings before she joined the convent and later on to her Bridgetine Convent in India, Europe and USA as well.May the Lord grant her eternal rest and take her in His arms forever. RIP
Oliver & Enid Noronha
Jolly, Mumbai
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Dear Sisters and Family Members of Sr. Dolores,

Am saddened to hear of the demise of Sr. Dolores and send all of you my condolences with a promise of prayer for strength and comfort during the coming days. I was fortunate to be a part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations in September 2011 of which I have wonderful memories! While she enjoys her eternal reward, may we rejoice at the fact that we have another intercessor in heaven who will pray for each one of us before the Merciful Throne of God! I thank each one of you for the love and care extended to her in her time of sickness. Thank you dear Sr. Dolores for your services to the Church of God and to God's People! Rest in peace!!!
A I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Eternal rest grant unto o Lord and perpetual light shine upon her, may her soul rest in peace. Amen.
NORBERT, MANGALORE/DUBAI
Fri, Jun 13 2014
May her soul rest in peace amen.

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