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Otto Tucker was born on 4 October, 1923 in Canada, is an A canadian activist. Discover Otto Tucker'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 92 years old?

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Born 4 October, 1923
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Date of death 6 October, 2015
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1923

Otto Tucker, (October 4, 1923 – October 6, 2015) was a Newfoundland and Labrador heritage activist, storyteller, and educator.

He was a recipient of the Order of Canada for his work in promoting and preserving Newfoundland and Labrador heritage and the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador for his efforts that have made significant contributions to both the educational and cultural sectors of the province.

Tucker was born in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to John and Clara (née Pitcher) Tucker.

His father fished during the summer, and migrated to the New England states during the winter to work as a carpenter.

He had one sister, Florence.

His mother was a Salvation Army officer who resigned from officership before her children were born, but encouraged them to pursue the faith.

Tucker played cornet in the Salvation Army Corp's brass band beginning at a very early age.

1942

In 1942, after finishing grade 11, Tucker attended six weeks at the Summer School Teacher Training Program at Memorial College.

Upon completion of this training program, he was awarded a Third Grade Teaching Certificate by the Newfoundland Department of Education.

After finishing the Summer School Teacher Training Program at Memorial College in 1942, Tucker was appointed a position in LaScie by the Salvation Army Superintendent at the Department of Education.

He was 19 years old.

1948

During the 1948-1949 school year, he was the principal of the Salvation Army school in Botwood; from 1949-1951, he was principal of the Salvation Army School in GAMBO.

During his time in GAMBO, Tucker helped found the GAMBO-Gander branch of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher's Association, and later co-founded a branch at Memorial University.

While completing his thesis for his M.Ed at the University of Alberta, he taught history at Booth Memorial in St. John's, where he also served as Department Head of Social Studies.

1955

Tucker married Ruby Perry of Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday, July 12, 1955, at the Salvation Army Citadel in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

They have two sons, William (Bill) and Craig.

He graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1955.

1961

Following his time at Booth, Tucker served as the school principal and area administrator for the Mackenzie District of Northern Canada, from 1961 to 1964.

He held positions in both Aklavik and Fort MacPherson, Northwest Territories.

1963

He received a master's degree in Education from the University of Alberta in 1963 and a doctorate in Education from the University of Toronto in 1967.

During his time at the University of Toronto, he organized the first Graduate Students Association in Education and was elected as president of the association.

1971

He was a professor of Education at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, from until 1971 when he was appointed to Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Education until his retirement.

1984

In 1984, he co-founded the Wessex Society of Newfoundland, serving as its president for 22 years.

The association is dedicated to promoting Newfoundland and Labrador's ties to the West Country of England.

His enthusiasm for this subject led to the creation of a sister Wessex Society in Dorset, England.

1986

In 1986, Tucker portrayed Grandpa Walcott in a CBC adaptation of the Ted Russell's Tales from Pigeon Inlet called Yarns from Pigeon Inlet.

Tucker had a passionate interest in Newfoundland and Labrador's connection to the Wessex area of England.

1997

In 1997, Tucker received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree (L.L.D.) from Memorial University.

1999

In 1999, he was made an Honorary Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher's Association.

Tucker also received the Canada 125 medal, the Heritage Award of the Newfoundland and Labrador Historical Society, the Silver Cross of St. George, and the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his work with the Newfoundland and Labrador Prostate Cancer Society.

2004

In 2004, Tucker was one of the first nine inductees to The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes individuals who demonstrate excellence and achievement in fields which benefit in an outstanding manner the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

2006

On April 6, 2006, Tucker was appointed to The Order of Canada by Governor General Michaëlle Jean for his work promoting the heritage and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, and safeguarding its traditions and oral histories.

2015

Tucker died on October 6, 2015, at the age of 92 after a long illness.

Tucker was prolific author and regular contributor to the Newfoundland Quarterly.

Some of his writings include: