Today the community of Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa here in London said goodbye to Sister Pat Kent MSOLA at Maryvale Nursing Home, The Butts, Brentford . The requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Hugh Seenan, MAfr.
Sister Pat was known, and described, as an excellent teacher, administrator, bursar, secretary, talented singer, dancer and pleasant companion. Her delightful, and often self-deprecating, sense of humour lightened the atmosphere and did everyone good!
She loved her Missionary Vocation, working in Tanzania and Malawi for many years as a teacher and in UK serving on the Provincial Council and working for Vocations . Wherever she was and whatever service she was asked to do, Sister Patricia did it very well with great dedication. She had a deep spiritual life nourished by prayer, study and reading.
Sr. Pat had been moved to the Butts after her health deteriorated with a number of serious health issues but it had seemed to be gradually picking up after a hip replacement. Therefore despite being 91, it came to everyone as a shock when she suddenly died on 10th June. Sr. Pat returned to her Lord quietly, peacefully and without fuss.
Her sisters, and all who knew her, thank God for her life and for all that she shared with us here and in Africa. Her journey over, may she rest in everlasting peace.