Joseph Henry Casey (May 3, 1918 – February 16, 2010) was a fish plant operator, steamship pilot and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Digby and then Digby-Annapolis in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1970 to 1984 and from 1988 to 1997 as a Liberal member.
Joseph H. Casey | |
|---|---|
| Member of Nova Scotia House of Assembly | |
| In office October 13, 1970 – November 6, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Baden Powell |
| Succeeded by | Merryl Lawton |
| Constituency | Digby |
| In office September 6, 1988 – 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Merryl Lawton |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Balser |
| Constituency | Digby-Annapolis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Henry Casey May 3, 1918 Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia |
| Died | February 16, 2010 (aged 91) Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Vera Gertrude McWhinnie |
| Occupation | Fish plant operator, steamship pilot, politician |
Early life edit
He was born in Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia, the son of John William Casey and Laura Holmes. In 1942, Casey married Vera Gertrude McWhinnie. During World War II, he served in the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1942 and in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 to 1946.
Political career edit
Casey did not run for reelection in 1984.
Casey published two autobiographical works:
- The Wit and Wisdom of Joe Casey (1995) ISBN 0-88999-562-1
- The Life and Times of Joe Casey: From Fish to Politics (2008) ISBN 1-897426-02-X
The ferry MV Joe Casey, named in his honour, operates on the Bay of Fundy between East Ferry and Tiverton in Digby County.[1]
Death edit
Casey died on February 16, 2010.[2]
References edit
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1984, PG Normandin
- Entry from Canadian Who's Who[permanent dead link]
- ^ E.Y.E. Marine Consultants Archived 2009-01-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Longtime MLA Joe Casey dies". CBC News, February 17, 2010. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
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