Sister Rosaline Walters, 81, who served as a principal and pastoral minister at schools and parishes in the Diocese of Camden, died peacefully on May 27 at the Franciscan Villa.
Sister was born in Syracuse, New York, the only child of Edwin and Rosemond Walters. In 1957 she entered the Sisters of Saint Francis. In her 62 years of religious life she earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Medaille College and a master’s degree in administration from Saint Bonaventure University. She served in the ministries of teaching, administration and pastoral care until illness required her retirement.
Sister began teaching in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Syracuse and Albany, N.Y. Her hard work and talent were soon recognized and she was moved into administration where she served as principal for many years, first at Holy Family in Fairmount, N.Y., then at Saint Joseph, Camden, and finally at Blessed Sacrament, Margate.
In 2007, Sister took on a new challenge, serving as pastoral minister at Christ the King Parish, Haddonfield, and Notre Dame de la Mer, Wildwood.
“In her new ministry, Sister tended to the needs of the poor, elderly and ill with great love and compassion. Sister Rosaline will be remembered for having a great love of God and those he entrusted to her care,” the Franciscans said in announcing her death. “She was a diligent, self-sacrificing worker, and a loyal and generous friend, one who was always sensitive to the needs of others and magnanimous in her willingness to help.”
Sister enjoyed the Jersey Shore and sports immensely. She was an avid Notre Dame fan.
Sister was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her second cousin, Barbara Bellinger, and the Sisters of Saint Francis. In compliance with the safety restriction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private funeral services for Sister Rosaline will be held at the Franciscan Villa at a time and date not yet determined. Online condolences may be shared at CarterFuneralHome.com.
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