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Sonja Donahue

On November 15 Sonja passed away peacefully.  NOVA celebrated her life on November 23 with friends and family. She was a founder of the NOVA community and a mentor for many through the years.  She had a wonderful gift for writing prayers. She created many para liturgies for life events and was never too busy to spend time with people.  Included are the photos that were posted at the Memorial Liturgy and photos from the liturgy.

Offertory table
Valerie and Joe chatting before the liturgy
Music group practicing
Clare greets Sonja's brother Marty with a hug
Fr. Quinn Conners, presider
Bill and Jack
Guests past and present NOVA members
Procession with symbols representing Sonja - Montessori material
beautiful writing materials
soup ladle and container
beautiful fan
all put on table with photo and urn
Moira welcomed everyone and introduced family
Fr. Quinn, presider, opened with prayer
Anne proclaimed a reading
Family and friends gave short snippets - Victoria, Moira
Chris
Meg Tuccillo
Clare Guzzo Robert
Offertory procession - Valerie, Ella and Anna
..and chaplain from Goodwin House, Bruce
...and Shane McCarthy
Go in Peace
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