Hon. M. K. Shaughnessy Passes in SA.

    Funeral services were conducted here today for Hon. Marguerite Kathleen Shaughnessy, a resident of SA since the early 1940’s whose many contributions to the welfare of the community and county including a leading role in raising funds with which to build Charlotte County Hospital.

    Marguerite Shaughnessy, daughter of a former president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died Thursday at her home here—Fort Tipperary—after a lengthy period of failing health. At the forefront of many community endeavours, Miss Shaughnessy took a leading role in a campaign to raise funds in the SA district when the county hospital was being planned. She had retained a strong interest in the progress of the [?} and had continued, insofar as her health permitted, to continue efforts on its behalf.

    Marguerite Shaughnessy was a daughter of the late Thomas George, Baron Shaughnessy, who was CPR president from 1898 to 1916. She was born in Montreal and lived there in her early years, coming her in the 1940’s to make her home at the family’s country estate.

    Funeral rites were conducted at the Church of SA in which she was a member. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery here. In a tribute to Ms. Shaughnessy Mayor W. Leigh Williamson said: Marguerite Shaughnessy was always at the forefront of any endeavor that was vital to the community and gave generously of her time and her funds to all worthy causes.

    She willingly served on committees where she showed great expertise and ability. During the Second World War she was instrumental in organizing the Mercury Club, a service club for the men of the Air Force stationed at Pennfield.

    Ms. Shaughnessy’s passing is a loss to SA, of which the other members of her family have long been such a real part. Before her deteriorating health curtailed her efforts, Miss Shaughnessy was actively engaged in the work of various organizations. Among them were the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Canadian Red Cross Society, Women’s Canadian Club and the Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals. She was actively engaged in patriotic work during both world wars. At one time she was a keen golfer and sportswoman.

    Without fail, she opened the beautiful grounds of her home whenever the occasion arose for Brownie revels and Girl Guide rallies for the entire Passamaquoddy district, as well as for other local entertainments.

    Miss Shaughnessy is survived by two sisters, Hon. Mrs. Rene M. Redmond of SA and Hon. Mrs. Wyndham Beauclerk of Montreal, as well as a number of nephews and nieces.

    During her residence here she was hostess to many distinguished guests, including all the governors-general of her time, and counted Lord Beaverbrook among her friends.

T    he funeral mass was conduced by Rev. Richard J. Coughlan, pastor of the Church of SA, Rev. C. J. Mersereau of SG was in the sanctuary.

    Honorary bearers were Lord Shaughnessy, Thomas Shaughnessy, Thomas Beauclerk, Norman g. Talbot Mais, all of Montreal, and David Walker of SA.

    Bearers were Henry O. McQuoid, Melvin A. Dougherty, Dewitt Lister, Percy Marshall, Milton Townsend and William C. O’Neill, all of SA.

    As the eldest daughter of Baron Shaughnessy, Miss Shaughnessy was automatically granted the title of honorable when she reached the age of 21.

SOURCE: "The Saint Croix Courier" (St. Stephen, NB) (May 22, 1958).

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