Frank Fagan

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Frank Fagan
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13th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
19 March 2013 3 May 2018
Premier
Preceded by John Crosbie
Succeeded by Judy Foote
Personal details
Born
Frank Frederick Fagan

c. 1944 (age 7980) [1]
Kelligrews, Newfoundland[ citation needed ]
NationalityCanadian
SpouseMary Patricia Fagan
Children3
Residence St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Alma mater Memorial University of Newfoundland
OccupationBusinessman, Philanthropist

Frank Frederick Fagan, CM ONL (born c. 1944) is a Canadian businessman and dignitary, who served as the 13th lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador from 2013 to 2018, thus serving as the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II of Canada in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He was appointed by Governor General of Canada David Lloyd Johnston on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper on 2 February 2013. Fagan was sworn in on 19 March 2013, succeeding John Crosbie. [2]

A telecommunications executive with Bell Aliant, Fagan retired in 2008. [2] He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1982 from Memorial University of Newfoundland. [3]

In 2011, Fagan was made a Member of the Order of Canada "for his contributions as a volunteer, community leader and philanthropist." [4] He was invested as Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador upon his appointment as Lieutenant Governor. [5]

His term of office came to the end on May 3, 2018. [6] [7]

Coat of arms

Fagan was granted the following armorial bearings in April 2015: [8]

Coat of arms of Frank Fagan
Crest
Issuant from an ancient crown Or a raven rising Sable
Escutcheon
Barry dancetty Argent and Azure a tree eradicated issuant from a rock Or
Supporters
Two lion-beavers Or and Azure each grasping a rod of Aesculapius Sable its serpent Or and standing on a rocky mount proper strewn with pitcher plants Or
Motto
SEMPER SUMERE DIEM

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  1. The Sovereign
  2. Consort of the Sovereign
  3. Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
  4. Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
  5. Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador
  6. Speaker of the House of Assembly
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    1. Frank Fagan
    2. Judy Foote
  8. Former Premiers, in order of their departure from office
    1. Brian Peckford
    2. Tom Rideout
    3. Clyde Wells
    4. Brian Tobin
    5. Beaton Tulk
    6. Roger Grimes
    7. Danny Williams
    8. Kathy Dunderdale
    9. Tom Marshall
    10. Paul Davis
    11. Dwight Ball
  9. Members of the Executive Council
  10. Leader of the Opposition
  11. Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada resident in Newfoundland and Labrador
  12. Members of the Cabinet of Canada who represent Newfoundland and Labrador
  13. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
  14. Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
  15. Puisne justices of the Court of Appeal
  16. Justices of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
  17. Chief Judge of the Provincial Court
  18. Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Court
  19. Puisne judges of the Provincial Court
  20. Associate Chief Judge of the Family Court
  21. Puisne judges of the Family Court
  22. Members of the House of Assembly
  23. Members of the Senate who represent Newfoundland and Labrador
  24. Members of the House of Commons who represent Newfoundland and Labrador
  25. Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. John's
  26. Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador
  27. Minister of the Presbyterian Church
  28. Heads of Consular Post with jurisdiction in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
    1. Honorary Consulate-General of Ireland
    2. Consul General of France
    3. Consulate General of Portugal
    4. Honorary Consulate of Italy
    5. General Consulate of The Netherlands
  29. Mayor of St. John's
  30. Mayor of Corner Brook
  31. Mayor of Mount Pearl
  32. Mayors or other elected officials of incorporated municipalities
  33. Recipients of the Victoria Cross resident in Newfoundland and Labrador
  34. Commanding Officers
    1. CFB Gander
    2. CFB Goose Bay
    3. CFS St. John's
    4. HMCS Cabot
  35. Chief of Police, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
  36. Commanding Officer "B" Division, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  37. High Sheriff of Newfoundland and Labrador
  38. Members of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
  39. Chancellor of Memorial University of Newfoundland
  40. President and vice-chancellor of Memorial University of Newfoundland

References

  1. "Frank Fagan to be province's new lieutenant governor". The Telegram . February 5, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "PM announces Frank Fagan as Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador". Prime Minister's Office. Archived from the original on 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
  3. "Tribute Award winners". Memorial University of Newfoundland.
  4. "Order of Canada citation" . Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  5. "Biographies". The Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Government House. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  6. Bob Wakeham: Foote’s movin’ on up to the Palace of Patronage
  7. "Judy Foote named lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador". CTV News. The Canadian Press. March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  8. "Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges". Governor General of Canada . Retrieved 23 October 2015.