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Eric Lawrence Teed, (May 19, 1926 – December 30, 2010) was a Canadian lawyer, author, history, civil rights advocate and politician.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1947,a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1949 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972, from the University of New Brunswick. He was called to the Bar of New Brunswick in 1949, he joined his family's Saint John law firm of Teed & Teed (established in 1884) and was a partner. He was appointed a Master of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick in 1958 and appointed the honour of Queen's Counsel in 1966, his list of service to his profession is extensive. He served as Commissioner of Inquiry into Municipal Labour Relations in 1986 and worked to establish the first Legal Aid clinic in the province. He retired form the practice of law in 2009.
Teed lectured on environmental, municipal, labour and civil liberties law at University of New Brunswick at Saint John (UNBSJ) . Founding Editor of th
University of New Brunswick Law Journal
he also served as a member of the board of governors for University of New Brunswick, a Member of the UNBSJ Senate, and as president of the UNB Alumni (Saint John Chapter). He was elected to two terms as Mayor of Saint John from 1960 to 1964. He oversaw and approved the initial plans for construction of Harbour Bridge which completed construction in August 1968. It was during his tenure as that the Tucker Park lands were granted to establish the current UNBSJ campus. During his time in office, Teed also worked to eradicate the slums from Saint John and approved the building of several blocks of public housing in the city's East end. From 1970 to 1974, he was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick and served as a councillor of the City of Saint John from 2001 to 2004. He was the Honorary Consul of Denmark in New Brunswick and was appointed a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog and awarded a Knight's Cross (member) of the
Canadian Citation for Citizenship
in 1994. Teed self-described as passionate about helping new Canadians and immigrants to Canada, Teed served as the past national president of th
Canadian Citizenship Federation
and received its Citizenship Merit Award. His opinion, knowledge and expertise were sought concerning human rights and civil liberties. Involved in numerous organizations, he served as president of the Saint John Charter Rights and Civil Liberties Association, president of th
John Howard Society of New Brunswick
(Saint John Branch), founding member of th
Elizabeth Fry Society
Secretary of th
NB Human Rights Association
president of th
and Honorary Counsel for the NB Anti-Poverty Association. With ties to the United Nations, Teed's opinion was often sought for commentary on political, legal and matters of human rights by the local news media. Teed lived on Saint John's west side with his wife Lois (née Smith) and his five sons: Robert C.G., Peter E.L., John P. (Christopher), Terrence L.S. and David D.G.. He was a descendant of the Teeds o
Rocklyn
(Mariner George Teed) ( E.B. Chandler House) in Dorchester and of th
Haningtons
– loyalists who founded Shediac Cape, New Brunswick and whose burial plot is rumoured to have a map to buried treasure. Other ancestors and family relations include: John Francis Teed, master builder; Lawrence Young (IATA founding partner). Eric and his family traveled around the world twice, visiting all continents except Antarctica. With his sons, Teed was very active in the Scout Canada movement and was the recipient of the National Scout Medal of Merit for services to the Scout Movement and the 35 years Scout service medal. He died December 30, 2010, at the age of 84 in the home he shared with his wife, Lois.All News 889 obituary (December 30, 2010)
File:Eric and Lois Teed after the winning the Mayoral Race.JPG, From the Teed Family Photo Album
File:Historical Book, Teed runs for City Politics.jpg, Eric Teed running for Office
Eric Lawrence Teed, (May 19, 1926 – December 30, 2010) was a Canadian lawyer, author, history, civil rights advocate and politician.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1947,a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1949 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972, from the University of New Brunswick. He was called to the Bar of New Brunswick in 1949, he joined his family's Saint John law firm of Teed & Teed (established in 1884) and was a partner. He was appointed a Master of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick in 1958 and appointed the honour of Queen's Counsel in 1966, his list of service to his profession is extensive. He served as Commissioner of Inquiry into Municipal Labour Relations in 1986 and worked to establish the first Legal Aid clinic in the province. He retired form the practice of law in 2009.
Teed lectured on environmental, municipal, labour and civil liberties law at University of New Brunswick at Saint John (UNBSJ) . Founding Editor of thUniversity of New Brunswick Law Journal
he also served as a member of the board of governors for University of New Brunswick, a Member of the UNBSJ Senate, and as president of the UNB Alumni (Saint John Chapter). He was elected to two terms as Mayor of Saint John from 1960 to 1964. He oversaw and approved the initial plans for construction of Harbour Bridge which completed construction in August 1968. It was during his tenure as that the Tucker Park lands were granted to establish the current UNBSJ campus. During his time in office, Teed also worked to eradicate the slums from Saint John and approved the building of several blocks of public housing in the city's East end. From 1970 to 1974, he was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick and served as a councillor of the City of Saint John from 2001 to 2004. He was the Honorary Consul of Denmark in New Brunswick and was appointed a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog and awarded a Knight's Cross (member) of the
Order of the Dannebrog
The Order of the Dannebrog ( da, Dannebrogordenen) is a Danish order of chivalry instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Until 1808, membership in the order was limited to fifty members of noble or royal rank, who formed a single class known a ...
for his many years service. Teed also served with the New Brunswick Scottish Regiment, attaining the rank of captain and received a Canadian Forces decoration of a "CD" for twelve years of service. Eric was a Freemason and a Past Master of Albion Lodge, and was an Honorary Member of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union.
He is the author of ''Canada's First City'' (1963) and ''Handbook for Commissioner of Oaths'' (1964). Teed served as historian and president of the St. George's Society of Saint John, chairman of the Fort La Tour Development Authority, president of the Saint John Horticultural Association, as a member of the Rockwood Park Advisory Board, editor of the NB Historical Society Collections, president of the Loyalist Zone NB Senior Citizens Federation, and president of Seniors Information and Resource Centre.
In 1987, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his years of community service and was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal
The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (french: link=no, Médaille du jubilé d'argent de la reine Elizabeth II) is a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession in 1952. The medal is p ...
in 1977 and the Queen's 50th Jubilee Medal in 1992. Eric also received the Canada 125 medal
The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (french: Médaille commémorative du 125e anniversaire de la Confédération du Canada) is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the 125th anniversary of ...
as well as thCanadian Citation for Citizenship
in 1994. Teed self-described as passionate about helping new Canadians and immigrants to Canada, Teed served as the past national president of th
Canadian Citizenship Federation
and received its Citizenship Merit Award. His opinion, knowledge and expertise were sought concerning human rights and civil liberties. Involved in numerous organizations, he served as president of the Saint John Charter Rights and Civil Liberties Association, president of th
John Howard Society of New Brunswick
(Saint John Branch), founding member of th
Elizabeth Fry Society
Secretary of th
NB Human Rights Association
president of th
and Honorary Counsel for the NB Anti-Poverty Association. With ties to the United Nations, Teed's opinion was often sought for commentary on political, legal and matters of human rights by the local news media. Teed lived on Saint John's west side with his wife Lois (née Smith) and his five sons: Robert C.G., Peter E.L., John P. (Christopher), Terrence L.S. and David D.G.. He was a descendant of the Teeds o
Rocklyn
(Mariner George Teed) ( E.B. Chandler House) in Dorchester and of th
Haningtons
– loyalists who founded Shediac Cape, New Brunswick and whose burial plot is rumoured to have a map to buried treasure. Other ancestors and family relations include: John Francis Teed, master builder; Lawrence Young (IATA founding partner). Eric and his family traveled around the world twice, visiting all continents except Antarctica. With his sons, Teed was very active in the Scout Canada movement and was the recipient of the National Scout Medal of Merit for services to the Scout Movement and the 35 years Scout service medal. He died December 30, 2010, at the age of 84 in the home he shared with his wife, Lois.
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