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Dimapur, May 30 (EMN): Margaret Anne Shishak, co-founder of Patkai Christain College (PCC) was laid to rest on Monday, at Patkai Christian College campus, after she breathed her last on May 27.
She was 80 years old and is survived by her husband, Rev. Tuisem A Shishak, three sons, three daughter-in-laws and four grandchildren.
Margaret was born on November 25, 1941 in Washington, DC, USA, and married Rev. Tuisem A Shishak on August 1970.
In 1973, Margaret and Tuisem moved to Nagaland, and in August 1974, the first liberal arts college in the region, PCC was founded. Margaret served as the music director of the college from inception till her last breath.
During her funeral service held at Bundrock Auditorium, PCC, condolences messages were delivered by representatives from Board of Trustees, principal PCC, donor villages, Alumni Association PCC, first batch of music vocational students, Tangkhul Baptist Churches Associations, Tangkhul Hoho and former principal of PCC Rev. Judson Rungsung.
The younger brother of Tuisem Shishak thanked everyone on the behalf of the Shishak family , stating that they were overwhelmed by the love people have shown their family. The eldest son also shared memories of his mother.
Meanwhile, Tuisem Shishak shared that she was a human like any other person and therefore on her behalf, he asked forgiveness to anyone if she had hurt them.
‘She was my best supporter and teacher’, he said, while thanking everyone for their prayers and support.
The administration of the funeral rites was led by Rev. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary of Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC).