Sister Marion Ursula Dandeno

Sister Marion Ursula Dandeno entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and the hope of Resurrection at the Hamilton Precious Blood Monastery on April 21, 2025, in the 83rd year of her life and the 64th year of her religious profession of Vows. She is predeceased by her parents, Frederick J. Dandeno and Marion Cooney, her sister Mairi Bright, her brother Andrew and her step-mother, Margaret. She is survived by her siblings, Kathleen Pasquini (Henry), Mark Dandeno, Anne Krauskopf and Deirdre Fortune (Ray) and 11 nieces and nephews spread across Canada, United States and England.

Born in London, ON, on June 29, 1942, Sister Marion Ursula entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Precious Blood on October 16, 1958. She made her First Profession in London, Ontario on October 15, 1961. For the last few years, in her failing health, she came to our Hamilton Infirmary for care. Sister Ursula was a happy person with a good sense of humour. Her quiet presence was a blessing to our Hamilton Community, who witnessed her peaceful surrender in union with Christ.

Visitation will be held at the Monastery of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, 154 Northcliffe Avenue, Dundas, ON, L9H 7L9, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., with Father Stanley Nwokeji presiding. The interment will occur at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 806 Victoria Street, London, ON, N5Y 4E1, on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., with Father Michael Traher, S.F.M. officiating.