John Levi McNally

MCNALLY, JOHN LEVI, public servant and retailer; b. 23 June 1914 in Donagh, son of John Patrick McNally and Louise Trainor; m. 6 August 1940 Roberta Weatherbie, and they had one child, Sharon Roberta; Roman Catholic; d. 28 September 1997 in Charlottetown. McNally, a Liberal, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the general election of 1970 for 3rd Queens. He was re-elected in the general election of 1974. He was defeated in the general election of 1978. He was chair of the Building and Inspection Committee, and served on the finance and agriculture committees of the Legislature. Levi McNally was educated in Donagh. He moved to Johnston's River and later to Bunbury. McNally worked with the Department of Transportation and Public Works for 23 years. He also worked as a retailer. According to The Guardian, when asked what advice he would give young people today, McNally responded with a smile, "Get involved, and know your government." Levi McNally died 28 September 1997 at Beach Grove Senior Citizens' Home. Roberta McNally is the daughter of Leo Weatherbie of Charlottetown.