Sister Marilyn Logan (Mary Arthur), (8/17/1928) beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Framingham, MA on April 7, 2024. Born in Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Mary H. (Cashman) Logan.
Sister Marilyn entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield from Holy Cross Parish, Springfield in 1952. She graduated from Classical High School, Springfield. She earned a B.S. from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, and an M.S. in biology from the University of Detroit.
She served at both Cathedral and Holyoke Catholic High Schools and was principal of Our Lady of Hope School, Springfield. She went on to teach at Western New England College, Springfield, and then Elms College, Chicopee, Mass. Sister also served as Case Manager and Supervisor for Greater Springfield Senior Services, a Pastoral Minister at Holy Cross parish in Springfield, and a Certified Home Health Aide for the Pioneer Valley Visiting Nurses Association. She received her certificate as a Residence Service Coordinator from the MASS Association of Resident Service Coordinators (MARSH) while serving in that role at Emerson House, Longmeadow, MA.
In addition to Sr. Marilyn’s formal ministries, she did much volunteer service. Among her favorites were her twelve years as a reader for Radio Reading for the Blind program, and her many services at Mont Marie. There she served as a substitute driver, companion to sisters in the Mont Marie Health Care Center and “D” Building, her participation in Liturgies as a reader and minister of the Eucharist to the sick. In her early years she volunteered at Heart House Shelter for Battered Women, the Jefferson Street Shelter for Women and Children, and the Open Pantry Soup Kitchen.
In addition to her Sisters in Community she is survived by her brother Robert Logan and his wife Ann and sister-in-law, Polly Logan and seventeen nieces and nephews. Sister was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Mary Logan and her brother, Dr. Arthur Logan.
All services for Sr. Marilyn will take place in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1945 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA on Friday, April 12, 2024. She will be waked from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. with a prayer service at 9:30 A.M. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be in Mont Marie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.