SISTER ROSEMARY CJ ALBON

Sister Rosemary CJ Albon passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Predeceased by her parents, Albert Albon and Margaret Commerford, and her sister, Colleen (Ed De Marsh), she is survived by her brother Jim and nieces and nephews. Born in Rochester, NY, Sister Rosemary moved to the Niagara Falls, Ontario, area in her early years. She joined the Loretto Sisters in 1959 and taught in separate schools in Toronto, Stratford, Vancouver, and Brampton. In 1983, she became the director of Arrabon House, a safe and supportive group home for young women of diverse backgrounds. During her 13 years in this ministry, she established another residence, Lanthier Place Co-op, where young women could continue their schooling or work. In 1997, Sister Rosemary and two other CJ/Loretto sisters opened a mission in Riberalta, Bolivia. She brought her skills in education and mentoring, sensitivity to the poor, and especially concern for the dignity of women, all while learning a foreign language. She returned to Toronto in 2001, was a local community leader, taught adult ESL classes, and until her death was involved in refugee and immigrant ministry, resulting in some life-long friendships. In 2018, she moved to Presentation Manor. Visitation will be held at Presentation Manor chapel, 61 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, on Thursday, March 5th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.