Gerald Merrithew Politician

Gerald Stairs "Gerry" Merrithew PC CD (September 23, 1931 – September 5, 2004), born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, was an educator, provincial and federal politician, and statesman.Merrithew graduated from the New Brunswick Teachers' College, then obtained his BA and B.Ed degrees from the University of New Brunswick. With a lifelong interest in the Canadian Forces, he became an Officer Cadet and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. As a High School Principal, he was active not only in the educational field, but the military, recreational fields, as well as cultural affairs that led to his entering politics.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 23, 1931
Birth place	Saint John New Brunswick , Canada
Religion	Baptists
Date of death	September 05, 2004
Place of death	Saint John New Brunswick , Canada
Residence	Springfield New Brunswick
Profession	Head teacher