Sister Jane Ellen Fischer CSJ

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada announces the death of Sister Jane Fischer in the Pembroke hospital on April 10, 2026. Sr. Jane, accompanied by her Sisters in community and family passed away peacefully on Friday evening.

Sister Jane Ellen Fischer CSJ was born in Rolphton, Ontario. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Pembroke on September 8th, 1965, thus serving her Congregation faithfully for over 60 years.

She is survived by her sister, Marjorie Pleau (Roger), many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Sister Jane is predeceased by her parents, the late Lawrence and Mary (Pichette) her sisters Dorothy Miller, Maizie Blimkie, Violet Gaudet, Edith King, Kathleen Duschesne, Faye Jones and June Meilleur and her brothers, Wesley, Stanley, Edmond and Clayton.

Sister’s ministry was one of faithful service. She found her calling in working in Pastoral Care and Food Services which began in Ottawa where she was responsible for providing meals and managing the household needs for sixteen Sisters who were working in the city or doing University studies. Her career took her to our community houses in Whitney, Campbell’s Bay, Madawaska, Deep River, a seniors’ home in Barry’s Bay, and finally culminating her cooking ministry as Food Service Supervisor at the Main residence in Pembroke. Sister Jane also served in youth ministry and children’s liturgy and when needed, helped teachers out in Classroom situations. Sister Jane also held a position on the Pembroke Community Leadership Team for one term.

Her Sisters in the Congregation remember her as a kind and generous soul. Wherever Sr. Jane lived she provided warm hospitality to all. Her last residence was Supples Landing where she made it her home, offering her creative talents and nurturing skills to all who lived and worked with her. She had a talent for decorating for each special occasion and her baking skills were greatly admired by all. Sister Jane loved plants and flowers and enjoyed the challenges that gardening provided.

The funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Saturday, April 25th, 11:00 am followed by the burial at St. Columba’s Cemetery.

Donations to our Peru Mission in memory of Sr. Jane can be made through Canada Helps

at www.csjcanada.org

Expressions of sympathy can be made at pembroke@csjcanada.org

Arrangements entrusted to the Murphy Funeral Home, Pembroke

THE FUNERAL WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON SATURDAY APRIL 25 AT 11:00 A.M. BY CLICKING ON PLAY VIDEO BELOW THE OBITUARY AND WILL BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE LATER SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

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