GLOBE readers have posted messages of condolence following the death of an inspirational Wirral volunteer who dedicated more than 80 years to helping those less fortunate.

Marjorie 'Peggy' Maskrey MBE, 103 - who died on Monday - had worked at Charles Thompson's Mission in Birkenhead since arriving on its doorstep with her mum Dolly Monaghan in 1928.

Her work received royal recognition in 2018 with an MBE for her services to the community in the Queen's Birthday Honours following an online petition.

Announcing news of Peggy's passing on its Facebook page, the Charles Thompson Mission Facebook paid tribute to her "great strength of character and indomitable spirit".

Readers took to our Facebook page to express their sadness at Peggy's passing.

Phil Reilly wrote: "This is someone that deserves a statue."

Dawn Carr agreed, commenting: "What a beautiful person dedicating her life to looking after the homeless  she definitely needs recognition of some sort either a statue or a mural xxx"

Rob Barttos Anderson wrote: "Maybe the council can put up a plaque".

Wirral Globe: Peggy Maskrey MBE, who dedicated more than 80 years of her life to the Charles Thompson Mission as a volunteer died on Monday, June 3Peggy Maskrey MBE, who dedicated more than 80 years of her life to the Charles Thompson Mission as a volunteer died on Monday, June 3 (Image: Amy Stanley)Jan Charlton, a neighbour of Peggy's, described her as a 'lovely lady'.

Pam Duffy wrote: "You've earned your rest Peggy sleep peacefully. Condolences to family and friends of this hardworking lady."

Pagie Bleu wrote: "R.I.P Peggy. I never met you but by Christ I wish I had. What a legend you are and will remain. Thank you for all you have done, I'm sure you'll shine bright up there as you have here. To your family, friends and your peers at Charles Thompson I send you all hugs and prayers at this sad time xx"

Wirral Globe: Peggy Maskrey on the day she received her MBE from then Prince Charles in 2018Peggy Maskrey on the day she received her MBE from then Prince Charles in 2018 (Image: PA)Simon Hudson described Peggy as a 'remarkable lady who is well fitting for a statue and mural. RIP lovely lady xx"

Pauline Chapman commented: "You have done an amazing job Peggy here on earth looking after everyone. You rest peacefully in Heaven as you were an angel on earth xx"

Jean Harris praised Peggy for a 'long life well lived helping others xx"

Debbie Jones described Peggy as 'a true Angel' 

Heather Elizabeth Bennett wrote: "So sorry to read this, Peggy was such a lovely lady, our condolences to her family and her friends, she will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Peggy."

Emma CarrIck wrote: "I bet the open arms that greeted you where many. RIP to a very special lady."

Angela Barr: "What an amazing kind and caring lady sending her family lots of love Xx"

Helen Hicklin wrote: "What a wonderful lady".

Jane Higginson put: "Sending deepest condolences to Peggy's family." 

Sandra Pötke commented: "Well done for all your hard work. May you rest in peace." 

Drew Henderson wrote: "So sad to hear xxx rest in peace x"

The Charles Thompson Mission's Facebook tribute read: "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear sister Peggy Maskrey.

"Peggy was called home into the arms of her Saviour whom she loved, this afternoon surrounded by her loved ones.

"Peggy served the Lord faithfully at the Mission for over 80 years, often through difficult circumstances.

"She displayed great strength of character and indomitable spirit, a true example in faithfulness. She has now entered into her rest.

"We will all miss her so much. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

"Please remember Peggy's family in your prayers in their sad loss".

Born in Birkenhead on September 30, 1920, Peggy started volunteering at the mission on Hemingford Street in the town when she was 16.

She went on to serve thousands of meals to the area's needy. She had been working there until recently.

The mission plays its part in helping those finding themselves in this situation.

It provides food, furniture, clothes, healthcare, counselling services and toys and first opened in 1892 by Charles Thompson.

After he died in 1903 his goals lived on through daughter Annie who became the charity's Lady Superintendent for 60 years. Like her father she was greatly loved and respected, and in 1953 went on to be awarded an OBE for her services to the people of Birkenhead.

On her time at the mission, Peggy told the Globe recently: "I absolutely love it here, helping those who need it.

"I've seen a lot of changes; some good, some bad, and it’s very much a home-from-home for me."

Our thoughts are with Peggy's family at this time ❤️