Marilyn Trenholme Counsell has passed away

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Dominic LeBlanc on X: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the Honourable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell.   A longtime family friend, she had a remarkable career, serving New Brunswickers as a family physician, MLA, provincial minister, lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick and senator.   I https://t.co/YPWfkol9y6" / X

During her lifetime Ms. Counsell was honoured and felt cherished... 

Ms. Counsell created a legacy here:

Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Awards 25th Anniversary – Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick

read more here:

Marilyn Trenholme Counsell | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Ms. Counsell "punctured patriarchy" here:

New Brunswick's Marilyn Trenholme Counsell punctured patriarchy in Canadian politics, leaving a legacy in her wake | PNI Atlantic News

"Trenholme credits federal politician Romeo LeBlanc for her success when she first got into politics in 1986, serving on his executive team, as well as Frank McKenna."

Marilyn used the X platform:

Marilyn Trenholme Counsell on X: "Congratulations Your Honour! I, too, was given a Paul Harris by the Shediac Rotary Club which I cherish." / X

Born in 1933 read more here:

Honorary Degree awarded to Counsell, Marilyn Trenholme (LL.D.) | POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE

and on Wikipedia here:  Marilyn Trenholme Counsell - Wikipedia

"she served as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1997-2003. During her tenure, she reopened Old Government House, as "The People's House", and focused on early childhood literacy.

Senator

She was appointed to the Senate in 2003 by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, and sat as a member of the Liberal caucus. As a Senator, she was an advocate for literacy, health and early childhood development. She reached the mandatory retirement age on October 22, 2008. In 2008, she began lecturing on Political Leadership in Canada at Mount Allison University. She was named to the Order of New Brunswick (ONB) that year (2008).

Honours and awards

In 1994 on behalf of the Province of New Brunswick she received a UN Year of the Family award. As the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of St. John (DStJ). In June 2012, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC). She received honorary degrees from l'universite de Moncton, Mount Allison and University of New Brunswick and was also honoured with the Sir Charles Tupper Award for Political Action (CMA) and the Champion of Public Education Award (TLP)."

More here:  Order of St. John | The Governor General of Canada

Order of St. John

"Established in 1888 by Queen Victoria, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem is a working order of charitably minded men and women whose philanthropy is expressed principally through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St. John Ambulance. The Order traces its origins to the Knights Hospitaller, of the Crusades, who served the Abbey of St. Mary’s small hospital for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem in the 12th century. The Order was brought into the Canadian Honours System in 1990. His Majesty King Charles III is the Order’s Sovereign."

In honour of her legacy and long life... and her dedication to literacy.. I encourage reading books.