Margaret McCain | |
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27th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick | |
In office June 21, 1994 – April 18, 1997 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Ray Hnatyshyn Roméo LeBlanc |
Premier | Frank McKenna |
Preceded by | Gilbert Finn |
Succeeded by | Marilyn Trenholme Counsell |
Personal details | |
Born | Margaret Norrie October 1, 1934 Amos, Quebec, Canada |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 (including Michael McCain) |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Philanthropist |
Margaret Norrie McCain CC ONB (née Norrie; born October 1, 1934) is a Canadian philanthropist who was the first woman to serve as the lieutenant governor of New Brunswick.
She is known for her work in the promotion of early childhood education.[1] As a member of the wealthy McCain family, she has donated millions of dollars to charitable causes.[2][3]