Sister Joan Verner, S.C., formerly Sister John Christopher, a Sister of Charity-Halifax for 66 years, died on March 17, at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley, MA. She was 83.

Sister Joan was missioned at Resurrection – Ascension School from 1956-62 as a Grades 3 and 7 teacher. She also taught at Saint Mary’s High School, Manhasset, from 1975-94, while residing in both the Brooklyn and Rockville Centre dioceses. She also served as the Sisters of Charity – Halifax Provincial Secretary from 1994-96 before becoming the Congregational Secretary in 1996.

In recent years, she returned to her native Massachusetts and resided at Marillac Residence, Wellesley Hills, until her death.

A Prayer Service was celebrated on Friday, March 20 at Mount Saint Vincent Chapel, Wellesley, MA.

A funeral Mass and burial will be held at a later date.