Mourning the passing of Sister Ann Keefe, Mayor Jorge Elorza has ordered all City flags lowered to half-staff in her honor.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sister Ann Keefe,” said Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. “Sister Ann was an extraordinary woman whose humble and fierce commitment to standing with the most vulnerable and least fortunate among us had a profound and lasting impact in our City. To know Sister Ann was to understand the true power of love and humanity.”
“I join with everyone in my administration and all those who were fortunate to know Sister Ann in mourning her passing. We will ensure Sister Ann’s legacy by carrying on her lifelong commitment to advocating for peace, justice and love for every member of our community. I have ordered that all City flags be lowered to half-staff in Sister Ann’s memory,” Mayor Elorza continued.
A dedicated and beloved community activist, Sister Ann C. Keefe of Michael the Archangel Church in South Providence, passed away earlier today. She was 62 years old.