Sister Margaret Manion

Sister Margaret Manion, 80, an Ursuline Sister of Toledo, died August 15, 2024. Sister Margaret, daughter of the late Leo and Marjorie Manion, entered the Ursuline Convent from St. Agnes parish on August 28, 1962. She graduated from St. Ursula Academy in 1962 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mary Manse College in 1973. Throughout her 62 years of religious life, Sister Margaret served God and others humbly and selflessly. In her early years as an Ursuline Sister, Sister Margaret taught grades 3-6 at St. Teresa, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Rose, Perrysburg, Nazareth Hall, and St. Patrick of Heatherdowns. Following her teaching ministry, Sister Margaret joined her beloved high school alma mater in 1979 as an administrative aide to the principal. After 30 years of dedication to St. Ursula Academy, Sister Margaret retired from her position as Director of Facilities and Maintenance. She continued to assist with events, and wherever and whenever she was needed, including the SUA Board of Trustees. Sister Margaret was elected Councilor on the Ursuline Leadership Team for three four-year terms. She also served as the Vocations contact for the Ursuline Convent and collaborated with the Vocations contacts of other religious communities, working to attract today's women to join in the mission of spreading God's word, a calling that she believed would be the ultimate blessing. Most recently, Sister Margaret was the Toledo Ursulines' Archivist and served as Transportation Coordinator for the Sisters. It has been said that Sister Margaret "showed us how to live." She was a devoted Sister, loyal friend, empathetic listener, and trusted confidant who could lighten the room with her joyful spirit and sense of humor. She always made herself available to help others, putting others' needs before her own. Whether it was driving Sisters to their appointments, talking to whomever needed a word or two, sending cards, or praying for others, Sister Margaret believed that ministering to God's people was a priceless gift, knowing the work was being done for God's glory to help God's people. Sister Margaret was well-known in the community, much loved and will be sorely missed. Sister Margaret was also passionate about caring for God's creation as evidenced by her unceasing recycling efforts and the ways she compassionately nurtured the animals around her. Sister Margaret was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Leo (Bob) and Lois Manion, cousins, and her Sisters and Associates of the Ursuline Community. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio with a Vigil Service beginning at 7 p.m. To access the live stream of the Vigil Service, please CLICK HERE anytime after 6:45pm on Thursday, September 5 and you will be directly connected to the Live Stream. The Mass of Resurrection will take place on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Gesu Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd., Toledo, Ohio, with Visitation one hour prior. Live streaming will be available at www.gesutoledo.org. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ursuline Convent, 4045 Indian Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Arrangements are by Coyle Funeral Home.

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Sister Margaret Manion

January 14, 1944 - August 15, 2024