Margaret Healy

Montreal's Irish community has lost a true pillar with the passing of Margaret Healy

on May 24, 2020.

Margaret Maud Ann Healy was born July 30, 1931, the eldest daughter of Thomas

P. Healy and Lucy Irene McCarthy. Margaret and her two sisters Irene and Sheila

grew up in a political family knowing the value of community. Margaret’s

upbringing resulted in her being a determined, strong willed community minded

woman.

Margaret’s community began in Pointe-Saint-Charles, was based on her faith,

centered around her family home, Marguerite Bourgeoys Park and St. Gabriel’s

Church.

Margaret’s life was well lived and included many accomplishments, including being

President of the United Irish Societies of Montreal, Board member of Catholic

Community Services, Former President of St. Antoine 50 Plus Community Centre,

Cedar Cancer Society, Director of St. Patrick’s Society, Warden at St. Gabriel’s

Church, and being inducted into the Pointe-Saint-Charles Hall of Recognition. She

was also the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The National

Assembly recognized her with an award for her involvement in the Irish community

and her positive influence on Montreal life.

Two of her greatest joys were her involvement in the St. Patrick’s Parade, including

being named the 1st female Grand Marshall in 2005 and the Christmas Food drive

run out of her beloved family home in Pointe-Saint-Charles.

While Margaret’s life was full of community, accomplishments, and well lived, her

greatest accomplishment and first true love was her family: Mother to Sheila and

Gerry, Michael and Jeanette, Grandmother to Jonathan, Linda, Matthew and Jess,

and Great Grandmother to Christian, Madison, Liam and Benjamin.

We are so proud of mom, her life, and accomplishments. We will live on with values

she taught us, love your neighbor, be a friend, open your heart and home. We will

miss her everyday and remember her as our mother, grandmother and great

grandmother, and we cherish the private moments, talking about life, joking,

shopping, playing cards, Christmas, and Sunday dinners as a family.

She is survived by her two sisters Irene and Sheila, nephews Thom (Sharon) Sean

(Janet), great nephews and cousins. Special dear friends, Elizabeth and Fred.

We were all privileged in one way or another to have known Margaret and many

will miss her.

Donations can be made to St-Antoine’s 50 Plus Community Centre.