Background
She was born Marie Isobel French, eldest daughter of the Honorary William Joseph French, a son of the 4th Baron de Freyne, and Victoria Louise (née Bellasis).
She was born Marie Isobel French, eldest daughter of the Honorary William Joseph French, a son of the 4th Baron de Freyne, and Victoria Louise (née Bellasis).
She was educated at Les Oiseaux, Westgate on Sea, Kent, and at Ware, Hertfordshire, by the sisters of the FCJ.
She had three siblings. She joined the Wrens as soon as she was old enough to do so in 1941 during World World War World War II She did voluntary work for various charities throughout her lifetime. She belonged to the Dames of Malta and was also a Dame of the Venerable Order of Street John.
The Countess Cathcart died on 25 February 2015, aged 91.
Mission Marie French Dowager.