Sister Muriel Kershaw

January 18, 1931 - March 22, 2025

Convent of Sisters of Mercy

515 Montgomery Ave.

Merion Station, PA 19066

Tuesday 4/1, 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Sisters of Mercy Community Cemetery

515 Montgomery Avenue

Merion Station, PA 19066

Tuesday 4/1

Convent of Sisters of Mercy

515 Montgomery Ave.

Merion Station, PA 19066

Tuesday 4/1, 10:00 am

Sister Muriel Kershaw, RSM, age 94, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully at Lankenau Hospital near Merion, PA, on March 22, 2025.

Baptized “Muriel de Lourdes” Kershaw, the youngest of eight children in the family of Arthur and Elizabeth Kershaw, Sister Muriel was indeed the “sparkling light” of God’s life in our world. Her faith was nurtured in her loving family, her elementary education at Holy Child School in Philadelphia, and her attendance at Little Flower High School. Upon graduation, Muriel entered the Convent of Mercy, and on March 12, 1952, Muriel professed her first vows. For the next 75 years, Sister Muriel dedicated her life to teaching and serving in various pastoral care ministries. Muriel’s deep love and desire to surrender herself totally to God inspired her lifelong motto, “Take, Receive Lord.” Wherever she served, Muriel was a “sparkling light” of God’s goodness and grace, gathering others into the circle of mercy with her simple, prayerful, and generous heart.

In her final days, Muriel expressed her sincere appreciation to every doctor and nurse, thanking them for each small act of care they had provided to her. Muriel’s legacy to all who knew and loved her is the complete and total surrender of her life to God. Take and receive her, Lord, and may her “sparkling light” continue to shine in our lives.

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Merion Station, PA 19066

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Tuesday 4/1, 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Sisters of Mercy Community Cemetery

515 Montgomery Avenue

Merion Station, PA 19066

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Tuesday 4/1

Convent of Sisters of Mercy

515 Montgomery Ave.

Merion Station, PA 19066

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Tuesday 4/1, 10:00 am

Sister Muriel Kershaw, RSM, age 94, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully at Lankenau Hospital near Merion, PA, on March 22, 2025. Baptized “Muriel de Lourdes” Kershaw, the youngest of eight children in the family of Arthur and Elizabeth Kershaw, Sister Muriel was indeed the “sparkling light” of God’sContinue Reading

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Sister Muriel once told me that I would be punished for eternity for saying that we should not judge people who are not religious. She pulled my ear and shook me- that memory has had a greater impact on me than anything else and I wanted to let everyone know that I never let go of my kindness and accepting nature. I forgive her as a last act of something she refused to provide to others in life.

Sister Muriel was a horrid and wretched individual. As a first grader who experienced her she was cruel and physically abusive monster. I hope she suffers in the after life

Thank you Sister Muriel for everything you did for St Richard you were always there for everyone Kapczynski & Vondran Family

Thank You Sister Muriel for everything you did at St Richard remembering that you were always there for every

Sister was so sweet and brought Holy Communion to my mother who was home bound. She took public transportation everywhere until she couldn’t. May she rest i. Peace and may God bless her with her heavenly reward. Thank you Sister for your service to our Lord.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Such a great woman. Did outreach in our parish St Richard's in south phila With our father in heaven now

Such a good friend and her out reach to all in St Richard's parish in south phila. Kind to me when I was recovering from cancer. God bless her.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Sister Muriel Kershaw

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