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Gerald Merrithew (Gerald Stairs Merrithew) was born on 23 September, 1931 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover Gerald Merrithew's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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Gerald Stairs Merrithew |
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| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
23 September 1931 |
| Birthday |
23 September |
| Birthplace |
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Date of death |
5 September, 2004 |
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| Nationality |
Canada
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Gerald Merrithew Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Gerald Merrithew's Wife?
His wife is Gloria McLean
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Gloria McLean |
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Gerald Merrithew Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerald Merrithew worth at the age of 72 years old? Gerald Merrithew’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Gerald Merrithew's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Active with numerous Military and Veterans Associations, Merrithew was a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and also held several directorships including the "26th Battalion Overseas Association Inc."
Gerald Stairs "Gerry" Merrithew (23 September 1931 – 5 September 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.
First elected to the Saint John City Council in 1971 he went into provincial politics in 1972, winning a by-election for the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party.
Re-elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1974, he would be appointed to the Cabinet as Minister of Education then in 1976, Minister of Commerce & Development.
After winning re-election again in 1978 and in 1982, he became the Minister of Natural Resources,
Government House Leader, and Deputy Premier.
Gerald Merrithew resigned his provincial seat to run as a Progressive Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the Saint John riding in the 1984 Canadian federal election.
Elected to the House of Commons of Canada in Ottawa, and with his party winning the election, Merrithew was immediately appointed Minister of State for Forestry then in 1986 to Forestry & Mines.
After winning his seventh consecutive election in 1988, he was appointed Minister for the purpose of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of Veterans Affairs.
In 1993, Merrithew resigned from Cabinet and did not seek re-election.
He and his wife retired to their farm in Springfield, New Brunswick at the head of the Belleisle Bay.
where in 1995 he was instrumental in publishing the history of the Battalion by S. Douglas MacGowan (ISBN 1896270026).
Gerald Merrithew died of cancer on 5 September 2004, aged 72.
