R.I.P.

Monday, Little Sisters of the Poor experienced a death. Helen Ryder passed away at the age of 103 Monday. Her funeral was held in the funeral room. When my grandmother showed me the funeral room today she told me about Helen. The room seemed even more dreary after finding out that it was recently used. Helen was in the service earlier in her life. As my grandmother was telling me about Helen, I noticed a crack in her voice. I turned my head, and saw that she was close to tears. I ended the conversation then. I did not want her to cry. Helen lived a long life. But my grandmother's reaction makes me wonder how everyone else is taking the loss of Helen. I was to afraid to ask because of how recent her passing was. I also wonder how the people at the Jeanne Jugan residence react to the death of a friend. I am curious about this because my late grandfather used to deliver supplies to the nuns. Every person that is working there now knew my grandfather very well. Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of his passing. Maybe this also contributed to the sadness that seemed to surround the residence.