Archives: Deceased Fathers & Brothers

Brother Walter Beneke, MM

When Brother Walter was assigned to the Special Society Unit in July, 1979, Fr. James Noonan wrote: “…I would like to thank you in the name of Maryknoll for the many years of service you have given to God’s...

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Brother Thomas R. Dawson, MM

Brother Rene Dawson died at St. Teresa’s Residence, Maryknoll, New York, at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, May 27, 1996. He was 88 years of age and a Maryknoll Brother for 64 years. Thomas Byrne Dawson was born on September 27,1907,...

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Brother Stephen Daley, MM

Stephen Leo Daley was born in Mt. Laffee, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. on March 4, 1884. After a few years in school he went to work in the coal mines and worked as a miner for twenty-seven years. He entered Maryknoll in September...

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Seminarian Robert W. Davis

Robert W. Davis was born on October 17, 1934 in Williamsville, N.Y. He entered Maryknoll on September 5, 1952, following in the footsteps of his brother Joseph, who had entered the year before. After a year of special Latin at...

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Brother Robert Brooks, MM

On November 5th word had been received at the Center that Brother Robert had been admitted to El Camino Hospital at Mountain View. From this time until 8:05 (PST) on the 12th of December, when Brother died, the vigil for his...

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