William Mary Chawk, SCN

William Mary Chawk, SCN, 95, a native of Louisville, Ky., died at Nazareth Home on August 6, 2009. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 70 years.

Sister William Mary served in health care as a nurse and x-ray technician in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. In Bardstown, Sister served in health care at Flaget Memorial Hospital as an x-ray technician from 1971-75. She also served as a driver at Russell Hall from 1975-76. In retirement, at the Motherhouse from 1996-2002, Sister served in Volunteer Ministry and in the Apostolate of Prayer. Sister became a permanent resident at Nazareth Home/Maria Hall in December 2002.

Survivors include a brother, Frank K. Chawk of Louisville, Ky., and several nieces and nephews.

James Albert Wiggins, SCN

James Albert Wiggins, SCN, 97, a native of Roanoke, Va., died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, August 1, 2009. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 69 years.

Sister James Albert served in the apostolates of child care and elementary education in Massachusetts, Kentucky, Arkansas and Virginia for 43 years. In Louisville, Sister served at St. Vincent Orphanage, St. Augustine School and Most Blessed Sacrament School. In retirement, Sister served in volunteer ministry and the Apostolate of Prayer. Sister James Albert became a permanent resident at Nazareth Home in February 2008.

Survivors include a sister, Dora Assaid of Roanoke, Va., and several nieces and nephews.