He graduated UNB Fredericton in 1935, with a BSc with first class honours in Chemistry and Geology. Following a brief time working in gold mines in Colorado and Northern Quebec, he began a long career in the pulp and paper industry in Bathurst

. It was there that he met his wife, Joan (Doucet), who was his loving companion for more than 66 years. C.V. served as Production or Mill Manager in mills in Bathurst, New Richmond, Nackawic, the Philippines, and St. George, and was well-respecte

d and valued for his knowledge and his commitment to his work. When he retired, he and Joanie moved to the family cottage at Youghall Beach on the Bay of Chaleur, and spent many happy years there. Dad was a complex man with a wide range of interes

ts – he loved long walks in the woods with Joan, swims at the beach, searching for fossils, and the many cats that were lucky enough to share his life. He had an amazing ability, even in his final days, to recite verbatim numerous lengthy poem

s he had memorized as a schoolboy. He appreciated good conversation almost as much as he appreciated a good joke. He enjoyed all kinds of music, but especially the Battle Hymn of the Republic - the louder the better. From his days serving as an al

tar boy until he watched mass on television the last morning of his life, his Catholic faith was important to him. Born on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, he had a lifelong fascination with that remarkable body of water, so it is fitting tha

t he died on its shores as well. More than anything, C.V. adored his family, and they him.