Duprey, Sister Gladys, formerly Sister Agnes Louise, 93, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Bethany, motherhouse on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was in the 61st year of her religious life.

Born in Westville N.S., Sister Gladys was one of five children of the late Angus and Jennie (White) Duprey.

She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha in 1945 and made her perpetual profession of vows 1956.  Prior to entering the Congregation, Sister Gladys did office work for several years following studies at Mount St. Bernard College, Antigonish.  In 1956, Sister Gladys qualified as a Registered Medical Records Librarian, having completed her studies at the Halifax Infirmary.
                                                           
After her profession of vows, Sister spent most of her life serving in general office work and as medical records librarian.  In Nova Scotia she ministered at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Glace Bay, and in Western Canada, Sister Gladys served at St. Peter’s Hospital, Melville, SK, and the Chancery Office, Kamloops, BC.  She ministered as well at Galilee Renewal Centre, Arnprior, ON.  After retirement, Sister Gladys assisted with various activities at the motherhouse.

An avid walker, Sr. Gladys was a devoted participant in the annual Terry Fox run. 
           
Sister Gladys is survived by one brother George (Florida). Besides her parents, Sister Gladys was predeceased by two sisters, Genevieve and Sr. Raphael CSM and a brother Martin.

The remains will be resting at Bethany, beginning Sunday, September 14, at 1:15 p.m.  A Celebration of Vigil will be held on the same evening at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. in Bethany chapel.  Burial in Bethany Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.  Online condolences:  www.clcurry.com