1929 - 2016

Sister Mary Annette Leonard OSB, 86, of Clyde, Missouri passed away on June 18, 2016 at Our Lady of Rickenbach Center in Clyde.

Annette Dolores Leonard was born August 23, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Martin and Anna (O'Toole) Leonard. Annette received her Elementary and High School education in Pittsburg.

Annette joined the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration December 28, 1948 and made her First Profession on September 8, 1950 and Final Vows on September 8, 1955. She had worked in the Altar bread ministry as a Portress and in the correspondence department. Sister enjoyed writing a column for the Maryville Forum for several years.

Sr. Mary Annette was preceded in death by her parents and sisters: Marie Leonard, Kay Leonard Russell, Margaret Leonard Luke, Lee Leonard Johnson, Dorothy Jenereski, and her brother Martin Leonard.

Survivors include her Monastic Community; and sisters: Judy Gerber and Phyllis Galisin and several nieces and nephews.

A Vigil Service will be 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in the Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde, Missouri.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 8:30 am Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Monastery Chapel, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde, Missouri.


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