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Our ReporterDimapur, 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
Dimapur, May 27 (EMN): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed grief over the demise of Margaret Anne Shishak, wife of Rev. Dr. Tuishem A Shishak, founding principal of Patkai Christian College in Chumoukedima, on Friday. Rio said that Anne Shishak didn’t need any introduction to the people of Nagaland, being a legendary figure in the state. “She left a successful and outstanding career in the field of music in USA after her marriage to Rev. Dr Tuishem A Shishak and came to Nagaland. Together, they started the Patkai Christian College in Chumoukedima, Nagaland in the year 1974. The college is now one of the best colleges in Nagaland, with a deemed university status,” he wrote. “From the very beginning, she was the Director of Music at the Patkai Christian College, and has groomed hundreds of qualified musicians. They are now playing pivotal roles in the evolution of Naga music industry, and in the various Church music ministries not only in Nagaland but in many other
Margaret Anne Shishak does not need any introduction to the people of Nagaland, as she has already become a legendary figure in our state, CM Neiphiu Rio said in his condolence message.