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Sr. Ann Roberta Gargan
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Sr. Ann Roberta Gargan

August 25, 1936 - July 2, 2020

Sister Ann Roberta Gargan, a Sister of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, died peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the convent in Carrollton Ohio. at the age of 84 and 64 years of religious life. Born in Dublin Ireland on August 25, 1936, Sr. Roberta entered the convent July 2, 1953 in Buffalo New York, professed her temporary profession in March 3, 1956 and final profession in August 19, 1982. She was preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Cecil Gargan, sister Mary Ellen Deane and brothers Niall and Sid. Sister Roberta began her degree in Education at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, TX with completion at Gannon University, Erie PA. She taught elementary students at her convent’s school for the under privileged for 17 years in San Antonio, then served in social services in the Sisters’ residential programs in Green Bay WI, Pittsburgh and Erie PA. Sister was the director of San Juan Day Care in El Paso TX and then in leadership positions with communities in Rochester and Walden NY. In 1993 Sister Roberta worked with Catholic Charities in Sarasota FL ministering to persons with HIV/AIDS until moving to Ireland caring for her mother until her death. She returned to Carrollton OH facing health issues of her own and continued to support the local community. She was known for her very Irish brogue and endless stories and that great Irish smile. Sister Roberta is survived by the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, her brother Robert, her sister Deirdre, and many nieces and nephews and their families. A celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be on July 6, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Good Shepherd Convent Chapel for the community only due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sister’s Mission Fund: Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, PO Box 340, Carrollton OH 44615.

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Sister Ann Roberta Gargan, a Sister of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, died peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the convent in Carrollton Ohio. at the age of 84 and 64 years of religious life. Born in Dublin Ireland on August 25,... View Obituary & Service Information

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