MULCAHY, Lucille Dorothy - Lucille Dorothy Mulcahy, otherwise known as "Sue", was born on March 14, 1921, in Orillia.
She lived all of her life in Orillia and was such an inspiration to so many.
Sue went from being a receptionist/typist to running her own real estate and insurance company from 1972 until her retirement in 1997.
After being an advisor for women's employment at the Orillia National Employment Service office, Sue joined the family real estate and insurance business with her father in 1954.
She took the business over on her father's death in 1972.
Sue was the first female insurance broker in Orillia and one of the first female real estate agents in Orillia. She became the first female president of the Orillia and District Real Estate Board in 1968. Sue was a member of Orillia town council in 1963 and 1964.
Over the years, Sue was a member of the Catholic Women's League, Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Orillia Hall of Fame, Public Library Board, supporter of Streets Alive! and president of the Women's Curling Club. Sue was the chairman of the Simcoe College Foundation.
She spearheaded an early effort to bring a university to Orillia which became Lakehead University. In 2008, Sue was the first recipient of the Civitas Award from Lakehead University in honour of her work in bringing a university to Orillia.
Sue had a great interest in the history of Orillia. She was involved in the restoration of the Leacock Boathouse. She was a member of the Orillia Historical Society and a supporter of the Orillia Museum of Art and History. She was one of the featured stories in the 2016 exhibit Her Story.
Sue was the recipient in 2019 of the Legacy Award from the Orillia Museum of Art and History. Sue sponsored scholarships at Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School and Lakehead University.
Sue was a longtime parishioner of Guardian Angels Church.
On March 14, 2021, Sue celebrated her 100th birthday with a parade in her honour, visits from local dignitaries and the town of Orillia declaring March 14, 2021, "Sue Mulcahy Day!"
Sue passed away at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, in Orillia, on Wednesday, May 18, 2021, in her 100th year.
Sue will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States and her many friends. Sue is predeceased by her parents M. Teefy and Gertrude Mulcahy, by her brothers Rolland, Rev. Matthew CSB, and Charles, and by her sisters Clara, Jacqueline, Gert and Anne.
Due to COVID and border restrictions, visitations and a Celebration of Life will take place in the Fall 2021.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Orillia Museum of Art and History at 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, L3V 5A9 or at Lakehead University at 500 University Ave., Orillia, L3V 0B9.
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