He was a proud iron worker and worked for over 50 years at Local 842. Conrad was called upon many times to figure out a puzzle of construction which others couldn't. In his humble way he would find a safe, timely solution and for this he was well-

liked and respected in his craft. A major passion in his youth was racing sailboats with his best friend, Reggie Brown. In the '40s and mid '50s, they would confound rivals on the difficult Saint John to Digby (and back, finishing by sailing up th

e reversing falls), winning 10 years out of 11.