Marguerite Isabelle O’Neil
Died: May 7, 2006 | Place:
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Marguerite I. (Mardie) O’Neil
On Sunday, May 7, a most gracious lady, at ninety-four wonderful years of age, left this life to begin an even more delightful and limitless existence.
Marguerite Isabelle O’Neil was born in Atwood, Ontario, in 1911 to Dr. John A. Roe V.S. and his wife, Isabelle (Stewart). In 1931, at the age of nineteen, she eloped with the local Anglican cleric, A.H. O’Neil, and so began an adventure that took her through a series of primarily rural parishes, to the Principal’s residence of both the old and new Huron Colleges, and ultimately to Bishop’s Court in Fredericton, as wife of, and prime energizing support for, her husband, the Archbishop of Fredericton. (d. 1997).
Elegant hostess, charming diplomat, loving mother and wife; she was compassionate, keen-witted and ever-giving. Possessed of a quiet and gentle dignity which remained with her to the end, she was an abiding strength to those who knew her. As a woman whose life spanned the tempestuous evolution of women’s role in society”…she was always firmly secure in who she was. “
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Terry:
My wife and I offer you and your family our sincerest sympathy at the loss of your dear mother.
We met your mom & dad brifely at the Grosvenor Club when your son was confirmed.
Both your parents were marellous individuals.
Bill & Wendy Weekley
Dear Terry, On behalf of the Gee family, please accept our condolences. What a special lady to have lived such a remarkable life. What a beautiful difference one single life made.
Terry,
I am so sorry for your loss, Mothers are special people who never seem to forget how dear you are to them, I hope you have years of memories and good thoughts to carry you through this. Many years have passed, but I wish you the peace that God can give. Evelyn
I would like to extend my sympathy to the family. Mrs. O’Neil was indeed a gracious and warm lady who left her mark on all who knew her. My late husband was ordained by Archbishop O’Neil and both are remembered with warm thoughts. I am sure she will be much missed by all her family. Rosalie D. Brown
Terry: Although I did not know your mother, I read with interest her obituary in the Gleaner last evening. I could see so much of her spirit and love for life in the young man I remember from school and glee club. Thank you for sharing her wonderful life with us and I hope you will take comfort in knowing you are remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this time of loss.
Gert Feeney
FHS ’60
Terry I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Is is very difficult when your parents pass away.
Again… our sincere condolences and our prayers.
John & Dian Shute & family