Marlborough- Sister Kathryn DiMiceli, a Sister of the Good Shepherd, Contemplative, died at Epoch of Harwich, on January 2, 2011, after a long illness. She was 96 years of age and had been a Contemplative Sister for 75 years. In 1935, Sister entered the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Contemplative Community, a life style dedicated to prayer, in Morristown, NJ. She professed her First Vows on July 22, 1939 and her Final Profession of vows on July 22, 1949. Sister Kathryn spent her life praying for all the people of the world, especially those whom the Good Shepherd Sisters serve. She was very gifted as a creative artist and excellent in the Sewing Department, where she worked for many years. Sister Kathryn served the community in many locations, Morristown, NJ, Springfield, MA, Peekskill, NY, Troy, NY, Trenton, NJ, Wickatunt, NJ, and Marlboro, MA. Due to failing health Sister Kathryn was relocated to Epoch of Harwich where she was to serve the Lord at the Nursing Center by her gracious concern for others. A native of Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of Fred and Margaret (Kusminska). Sister Kathryn had three sisters, Josephine, Frances and Margaret and one brother, Angelo. All four are deceased. She leaves many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours at Good Shepherd Center, 406 Hemenway St., Marlborough, MA will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. There will be a prayer Service at 6:30 P.M. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday January 7th at 10:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Center Chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sisters of the Good Shepherd Retirement Fund, 406 Hemenway Street, Marlboro, MA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln St., Marlborough, MA

The Sisters of the Good Shepherd, a worldwide Congregation, were founded in France by St. Mary Euphrasia in 1835. They came to Boston in 1867, and to Marlboro in 1964.