It is with profound sadness the family announce the passing of Mary Louise (Cairns) McConaghy, in the 86th year, after a two and a half year courageous battle with cancer.

Louise passed away peacefully at her home in Quispamsis on Tuesday October 27, 2020, with her family by her side.

Louise was born on August 7, 1935 in Lower Freetown, PEI. She was the daughter of the late Georgie and Scott Cairns.

Louise was the beloved wife of Donald McConaghy for almost 60 years. Beloved mother of Scott (Mary Ann) McConaghy, Shelly McConaghy Hagerman, and Sharon (Andy) Kerr. Loving Grandmother to Brennan, Annika, Brianna, Samantha, Kayla and Adam. Dear Sister to William Cairns and Amy Borys. Sister-in-law to Vernon Miller, Rev. William McDowell, Douglas Ferguson, Gerald (Penny) McConaghy, Shirley (Ted) Pierrepoint, Stan (Lois) McConaghy, and Joanna McConaghy and many nieces and nephews.

Louise was predeceased by her parents, sisters Winnifred McDowell, Helen Millar, Georgina Ferguson. Brothers-in-law John and Thomas McConaghy, Peter Borys, Louis Scott and sisters-in-l Muriel Scott and Helen Ann Cairns.

Louise loved Prince Edward Island and spent time there every year after her marriage in 1960.
In 1974, Don and Louise purchased a cottage in Gunnings Shore (Malpeque Bay) and after that she spent the entire summer on the Island with her children. After Donald retired, they stayed there for six months and the Island was their second home.

Louise also spent time on the Miramichi River, where she became a very good fisherlady catching many Atlantic Salmon over the years. She also enjoyed the winter months in Florida where she made many friends.

When on the Island, Louise attended Trinity United Church in Summerside and took part in many of the activities held there.

Louise enjoyed curling and was a member of the Summerside Curling Club in the fifties, and in 1958 was the first stone on the rink that won the Maritime Mixed Curling Bonspiel. After moving to Fredericton, she was a member of the Capital Winter Club and won many trophies over the years.

Louise was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi for over fifty-seven years and enjoyed very much the many friendships she made along the way.

Louise was a devoted wife and mother to her children. She enjoyed having them visit and when the grandchildren arrived she loved having them stay with her as they gave her great joy.

She also enjoyed entertaining friends and relatives with big dinners and social events.

She will be remembered as a strong, confident, beautiful lady who looked much younger than her years. Louise instilled to her children and grandchildren the importance of education and always putting family first. A resilient lady of great faith, she was loved and respected by all.
She will be dearly missed.

Resting at Ferguson Funeral Home and Chapel, O’Leary, due to Covid 19 restrictions, visiting hours and funeral to be held on Friday in the Chapel for family and invited guests only. The service can be viewed on funeral home website Friday at 2pm. Interment to follow in the North Bedeque Cemetery.

In memory of Louise, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.