GEORGE NEWS - Sister Agatha Byrne, a well-loved and respected former teacher at Holy Cross School in George, passed away peacefully in Pretoria on 10 July at the age of 95 and in the 75th year of her religious profession.

Sister Agatha first arrived in George in 1983, having been transferred from Oudtshoorn. She quickly became an invaluable support to the then principal, Sister Anne O'Gorman.

When the convent in George closed its doors in 1995, Sister Agatha's dedication to education led her to continue teaching at Holy Cross in Brooklyn, Cape Town, where she remained until her retirement in 2018.

Her passion for teaching endured, and she continued to teach catechism until the age of 89.

Despite her small stature, Sister Agatha was known for her enthusiastic spirit, sharp intellect, and great sense of humour.

She touched the lives of many and is fondly remembered as a teacher who consistently went the extra mile for her students, colleagues, and the wider school community.

She ran her race with purpose and faithfulness, leaving a legacy of love and cherished moments behind.

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