Marie Penny

Marie Penny (d. 1970), also spelled Penney, was a Canadian businesswoman who owned and operated one of the largest frozen-fish companies in Newfoundland during the 20th century. She operated John Penny & Sons in Ramea from 1949 until her death in 1970, becoming known locally as "Queen of the Coast", and in 1967 she was the first female president of the . Her husband, George Penny, briefly served as one of the first Newfoundland members of the Canadian Senate. rdf:langString