Agnes “Agnes Julie” Pashby (1932-2022)

 Returned to God on September 29, 2022, at age 90 and after serving 72 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.

Sister Agnes Pashby, SNDdeN was born in Lynn, Mass., to parents John and Rebecca (Sullivan) Pashby. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1950, taking the name Sister Agnes Julie.

Sister Agnes was a devoted, lifelong learner. She earned a degree in French from Emmanuel College, and taught at schools in Worcester, East Boston, Dorchester, and Shrewsbury. In 1969, she earned an M.Ed. in Math from Salem State, and proceeded to teach at Notre Dame schools in Beverly and Peabody. She also became a Certified Medical Assistant, and completed her CPE certificate and served on the Ipswich Formation Committee. In 1986, Sister Agnes was appointed Assistant Treasurer for the Ipswich Province. In all her duties, she was known for her hallmark modest generosity.

Updated in 2026.