Sr. Imelda Michaud, DHS
1930 – 2011
Putnam-Sr. Imelda Michaud, 80, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Holy Spirit Provincial House in Putnam, CT where she had been in residence since November of 2010.
She was born on December 15, 1930 in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of the late Fernand and Imelda (Nadeau) Michaud. She entered religious life in 1947 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House in Putnam and made her religious profession on August 23, 1950 in St. Brieuc, France. She was then known as Sr. Imelda de l’Eucharistie.
She taught from 1950-53 after which she was sent to study nursing at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford where she obtained her RN. Following this she obtained a BS degree. She then served as Nursing Supervisor at Holy Ghost Convalescent Hospital in Uncasville, CT as well as the Villa St. Joseph in Putnam. She also taught Biology at Putnam Catholic Academy, a boarding high school for girls in Putnam as well as at Annhurst College where she served as both teacher and nurse at both locations. In 1971 she was named Provincial Councilor and in 1978 she was elected General Councillor with residence at the Generalate in Rennes, France. In 1990 she returned to the United States and was named District Coordinator of DHS ministries in CA. In 1992 she became Director of Pastoral Ministry and Health Services at Mercy Hospital in Merced, CA and in 1997 she became Regional Spiritual Services Director at San Joaquin—Sierra Region. In 2002, she became Assistant Director of CA Associates and she moved Patterson, CA. As her health declined she retired to Holy Spirit Provincial House in 2010.
She is survived by a step brother, Paul Michaud of Sanford, Florida and several cousins.
Calling Hours at the Provincial House in Putnam will be on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday afternoon at 2 PM at the Provincial House Chapel in Putnam.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the DHS Retirement Fund, Holy Sprit Provincial House, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. For Memorial Guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
The California DHS Associates
We will always remember in prayer our mentor and friend.
Connie R. Wolff
To the bereaved family of our late Sr. Imelda,
For those of us who knew her, Sr. Imelda will always be engraved in our hearts and minds. She had served our Lord well, living the DHS mission and charism well, leaving us a legacy of loving, sharing, and caring. Sr. Imelda, we want you to know, we shall always love you, and we shall always cherish you!
To her beloved family, we feel your loss; may God bless you and comfort you at this difficult time. Let’s all be comforted in the thought that we have another “angel” up there, praying for us who are still here on earth.
Connie Wolff
Associate, Patterson CA
Star Pedron
My family was so sorry to hear about Sr. Imelda’s passing. We take comfort (and offer it to you) in knowing that she is in her Father’s loving care. We have many great memories of Sr. Imelda and treasure the time that she was able to spend with us.
Love in the Spirit
The Pedron Family
Star, Kelly, Alek, Trevor, and Devin.
Kathy Reid
Sister Imelda was instrumental in my joining the Associates of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit. She was a very dedicated and holy Daughter of the Holy Spirit. Her drive and hard work established the Associate program in California.
She is now at home with God. May she rest in His peace.
Jean Smith
Deacon Joe and myself send our condolences and love to Sr. Imelda’s family. We had great respect for Sister and appreciated all the time and effort she did to make the Associates welcome and a important part of the DHS family.
I know she is up there directing us all. She is now with the Lord and may she rest in peace.
Deacon Joe and Jean Smith