TONER, Sister Francesca, CSJ (Sister Mary Francesca) - Sister Francesca passed away peacefully on February 26, 2009 at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, Pembroke, ON. She was in the 62nd year of her religious life. She was born in Portage du Fort, Quebec, a daughter of the late Alice (Tanguay) and Herbert Toner. Left to mourn her loss and celebrate her life among us are her Sisters in the Congregation, and her sister Flora (Tymchuk) as well as much loved nieces and nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her brothers Philip (Frank) and William. Sr. Francesca began her health care career in Radville, Saskatchewan eventually obtaining diplomas as an X-ray Technologist and Lab Technician. She continued her career in Barrhead, Alberta until, in 1968 she took the position of Supervisor of Laboratory and Radiology Departments in Barry's Bay. She continued this supervisory position at the Pembroke General Hospital and then at the Petawawa Medical Center. Following her 27-year career in Health Care she changed her ministry to Pastoral Care spending a year at Tee Lake, Quebec. She returned to Pembroke and worked in Community Services from 1978 until 1986. In the latter years she continued to be of service to her Congregation at the Motherhouse in Pembroke where she helped out in the Infirmary. In retirement, sister was a talented knitter and seamstress, making crafts for the annual craft sales to raise funds for our Peruvian Mission. She was most grateful for her call to Religious Life and her unique relationship with God in the person of Jesus. Visitation at St. Joseph's Motherhouse, Pembroke on Monday, March 2nd starting at 4:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse. Interment at St. Columba's Cemetery, Pembroke. Arrangements by the NEVILLE FUNERAL HOME, Pembroke. Condolences can be sent to csjadmin@csjpembroke.ca 11428036