Marjorie 'Peggy' Maskrey MBE, 103 - who died on Monday - had worked at Charles Thompson's Mission in Birkenhead since arriving on its doorstep with her mum Dolly Monaghan in 1928. Her work received royal recognition in 2018 with an MBE for her services to the community in the Queen's Birthday Honours following an online petition. Announcing news of Peggy's passing on its Facebook page, the Charles Thompson Mission Facebook paid tribute to her "great strength of character and indomitable spirit".
Readers took to our Facebook page to express their sadness at Peggy's passing. Phil Reilly wrote: "This is someone that deserves a statue." Dawn Carr agreed, commenting: "What a beautiful person dedicating her life to looking after the homeless she definitely needs recognition of some sort either a statue or a mural xxx" Rob Barttos Anderson wrote: "Maybe the council can put up a plaque".
Peggy Maskrey MBE, who dedicated more than 80 years of her life to the Charles Thompson Mission as a volunteer died on Monday, June 3 (Image: Amy Stanley) Jan Charlton, a neighbour of Peggy's, described her as a 'lovely lady'. Pam Duffy wrote: "You've earned your rest Peggy sleep peacefully. Condolences to family and friends of this hardworking lady.
" Pagie Bleu wrote: "R.I.P Peggy.
I never met you but by Christ I wish I had. What a legend you are and will remain. Thank you for all you have done, I'm sure you'll shine bright up there as you have here.
To your family, friends and your peers at Charles.
