Frank Fagan

Frank Frederick Fagan, CM ONL (born c. 1944) is a Canadian businessman and dignitary, who served as the 13th lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador from 2013 to 2018, thus serving as the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II of Canada in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He was appointed by Governor General of Canada David Lloyd Johnston on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper on 2 February 2013. Fagan was sworn in on 19 March 2013, succeeding John Crosbie.^[2]

The Honourable Frank Fagan CM ONL
13th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office 19 March 2013 – 3 May 2018
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Governors General	David Johnston Julie Payette
Premier	Kathy Dunderdale Tom Marshall Paul Davis Dwight Ball
Preceded by	John Crosbie
Succeeded by	Judy Foote
Personal details
Born	Frank Frederick Fagan c. 1944 (age 79–80)[1] Kelligrews, Newfoundland[citation needed]
Nationality	Canadian
Spouse	Mary Patricia Fagan
Children	3
Residence	St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Alma mater	Memorial University of Newfoundland
Occupation	Businessman, Philanthropist

A telecommunications executive with Bell Aliant, Fagan retired in 2008.^[2] He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1982 from Memorial University of Newfoundland.^[3]

In 2011, Fagan was made a Member of the Order of Canada "for his contributions as a volunteer, community leader and philanthropist."^[4] He was invested as Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador upon his appointment as Lieutenant Governor.^[5]

His term of office came to the end on May 3, 2018.^[6][7]

Coat of arms

Fagan was granted the following armorial bearings in April 2015:^[8]

Coat of arms of Frank Fagan

Crest Issuant from an ancient crown Or a raven rising Sable Escutcheon Barry dancetty Argent and Azure a tree eradicated issuant from a rock Or Supporters Two lion-beavers Or and Azure each grasping a rod of Aesculapius Sable its serpent Or and standing on a rocky mount proper strewn with pitcher plants Or Motto SEMPER SUMERE DIEM

References

1. "Frank Fagan to be province's new lieutenant governor". The Telegram. February 5, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
2. "PM announces Frank Fagan as Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador". Prime Minister's Office. Archived from the original on 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
3. "Tribute Award winners". Memorial University of Newfoundland.
4. "Order of Canada citation". Retrieved 2021-02-28.
5. "Biographies". The Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Government House. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
6. Bob Wakeham: Foote’s movin’ on up to the Palace of Patronage
7. "Judy Foote named lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador". CTV News. The Canadian Press. March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
8. "Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges". Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 23 October 2015.