Articles by: Kimberly Ruscitti

Fall 2020, In Memoriam

Fr. Donald Espinosa, A.A, AP’60, AU’64 (1942-2020)

Fr. Donald Espinosa, A.A, AP’60, AU’64 (1942-2020)

Following a lengthy illness, Fr. Donald Espinosa passed away in September. An Assumption Preparatory School and College graduate, he was a dedicated member of the Assumption and Assumptionist communities. His ministry began as a teacher at Assumption Prep before being ordained to the priesthood in August 1971.

Fall 2020, In Memoriam

Harry Clark ’23 (2000-2020)

Harry Clark ’23 (2000-2020)

Henry “Harry” Clark passed away on July 3 after a long and courageous battle with a craniopharyngioma brain tumor. Clark graduated with honors from Wellesley High School, where he served as class vice president his sophomore year and served on the board of the Youth in Philanthropy program.

Fall 2020, In Memoriam

Rev. Camillus Thibault, A.A. AP’47, AU’53 (1929–2020)

Rev. Camillus Thibault, A.A. AP’47, AU’53 (1929–2020)

Reverend Camillus Thibault passed away on April 18. He was a graduate of Assumption Prep and College, completed theological studies in Quebec and France before earning his master’s degree. Fr. Camillus was ordained to the priesthood on March 17, 1956, in France and was assigned to teach at Assumption.

Fall 2020, In Memoriam

Fr. Oliver Blanchette, A.A. AP’35, AU’36 (1916–2020)

Fr. Oliver Blanchette, A.A. AP’35, AU’36 (1916–2020)

Oliver Blanchette, the world’s oldest Assumptionist and a beloved member of the Assumptionist and Worcester Diocese communities, passed away on May 11. He graduated from Assumption Prep and College, made his first profession on October 2, 1940, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1944.