The founder and executive director of Romero House and social activist Carolyn McNulty has died.
Romero House was established over 30 years ago by McNulty in 1982 as a soup kitchen with the aim of serving one hot meal seven days a week to those in need in Greater Saint John but has expanded to include much more than that including a clothing room and a mobile service.
McNulty has received various awards and recognition including the Order of Canada, which she was awarded in 2003. She is described under the Order of Canada as “a model of caring, compassion and understanding for the impoverished, the homeless and those in despair.”
She has also received an honourary doctorate from UNB Saint John.
Saint John-Lancaster MLA Dorothy Shephard says McNulty’s death is a big loss for Saint John.
“To give and to fill a need without expecting anything in return, and with that, she leaves behind a tremendous legacy and a life lesson for all of us to follow,” says Shephard. “I have a great admiration for what she’s done.”
Sorry to hear the passing of Carolyn McNulty; a caring lady who worked tirelessly for those less fortunate & welcomed them to Romero House.
— Dorothy Shephard (@ShephardDorothy) August 29, 2016
Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long says Saint John has lost one of its greatest champions.
A funeral for Carolyn McNulty will be held on Friday at 10am at Our Lady Of The Assumption Church.
