Margaret M. (Mollison) McIntosh

In Loving Memory of Margaret Mae (Mollison) McIntosh

October 22, 1929 – July 1, 2023

Margaret Mae (Mollison) McIntosh, of York Harbor passed away on Saturday, July 1. Born on October 22, 1929 in Swanville, Maine she was the daughter of Scottish immigrants, Edwin and Catherine Hamilton Mollison, who owned and operated the Oak Hill Granite Quarry. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and public servant, Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Donald Waldron McIntosh in 1999. They were married on July 20, 1963 during a total solar eclipse in Bangor, Maine. She was also predeceased by her brother, James Watt Mollison, in 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Meredith McIntosh Murphy, son-in-law Thomas Patrick Murphy and two grandsons, William James Lewis and Logan Patrick Murphy, all of Wellesley, MA.

Margaret was a first generation college graduate, earning a BA degree in Economics in 1950 and a Masters degree in Education in 1952, both from the University of Maine. Margaret continued to be a champion of “land-grant schools” and education in general, working for the University of Maine Alumnae Association from 1953 to 1963 and teaching for various public secondary schools. Margaret was appointed to the Maine State Board of Education by Maine Governor Curtis in 1968 and she served on the York School District for 14 years including building the new York High School in 1977.

Margaret was a pioneer before her time and most of all enjoyed being engaged in financial and political endeavors. For those that spent time with her, she would most enjoy a conversation about the local or world political scene. She was a longtime member of the Republican Committee and an active participant in town and state politics. She was a devoted public servant, serving on many local town committees including the York Public Library, York Art Association, and the York Historical Society. Margaret was elected as the Town of York Treasurer, commencing in 1990 and was re-elected 9 more times. Margaret served in this role for 28 years and was 87 at the time of her last election. At the age of 88 Margaret resigned from the role as a result of physical limitations of her ability to get to the town offices. Margaret was well-known for her financial acumen in this role, ensuring she was a fiduciary steward of the town coffers.

Margaret over the years has also served in leadership roles in various organizations such as President of her sorority chapter of Tri Delta. She was President of her University of Maine class of 1950 and was elected President Emeritus as well. Margaret was a recipient of the University Of Maine’s Golden “M” Award. This award is voted on by classmates at the 50th Reunion, and is presented to a member of the 50th reunion class for outstanding class service and/or class leadership since graduation. Most recently Margaret was elected as the resident council representative at Durgin Pines, her home for the past 3 years.

A Celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 1pm in the First Parish Church, 180 York Street, York, Maine. All are invited to a reception immediately following at the York Harbor Reading Room, 491 York Street, York Harbor, Maine. Due to limited parking at the York Harbor Reading Room, a Trolley will be available to shuttle people from the First Parish Church after the service.

Gifts in memory of Margaret McIntosh may be made payable to the University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792, for the Donald & Margaret McIntosh Scholarship Fund. https://umainefoundation.org/memorial/

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