Marie Cathcart, Countess Cathcart

Marie Isobel Cathcart, Countess Cathcart, DStJ (née Marie Isobel French, formerly Marie, Lady Weldon) (18 June 1923 – 25 February 2015) was a British peeress.

Early life She was born Marie Isobel French, eldest daughter of the Hon. William Joseph French, a son of the 4th Baron de Freyne, and Victoria Louise (née Bellasis). She had three siblings. She was educated at Les Oiseaux, Westgate on Sea, Kent, and at Ware, Hertfordshire, by the sisters of the FCJ.

Career She joined the Wrens as soon as she was old enough to do so in 1941 during World War II. She did voluntary work for various charities throughout her lifetime.

Personal life On 21 July 1942, Marie married Thomas Weldon (1905–1979) in 1942. He was a son of Sir Anthony Weldon, 6th Baronet and the former Winifred Varty-Rogers. In 1971, upon the death of Thomas' elder brother Anthony, Thomas succeeded as the 8th Weldon baronet. Before his death in 1979, they were the parents of two children:

Titles Miss Marie French Mrs Thomas Weldon Lady Weldon Dowager Lady Weldon The Rt Hon. The Countess Cathcart (25 May 1984 – 15 June 1999) The Rt Hon. The Dowager Countess Cathcart (from 15 June 1999)