Aida McAnn Flemming
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Aida Maud Boyer McAnn Flemming, (1896 – January 25, 1994) was the wife of Hugh John Flemming
, who was Premier of New Brunswick
from October 8, 1952 to July 11, 1960.
with a BA in English, University of Toronto
(Certificate in Education
, 1917), and Columbia University
in New York
(MA in English, 1930).
in 1938, entitled The New Brunswick cookbook.
in the election of 1974
but lost to Shirley Dysart
by 73 votes.
(HSUS), of which Mrs. Flemming became an honorary board member. She was also active in a number of charities.
as Honorary Doctor of Law
s (LLD) from Mount Allison University in 1958.
She was also voted as the Atlantic Woman of the Year in 1962, and was awarded the Order of Canada
in 1978.
Hugh John Flemming
Hugh John Flemming, PC was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.He is always known as "Hugh John"...
, who was Premier of New Brunswick
Premier of New Brunswick
The Premier of New Brunswick is the first minister for the Canadian province of New Brunswick. They are the province's head of government and de facto chief executive....
from October 8, 1952 to July 11, 1960.
Education
She graduated from Mount Allison UniversityMount Allison University
Mount Allison University is a primarily undergraduate Canadian liberal arts and science university situated in Sackville, New Brunswick. It is located about a half hour from the regional city of Moncton and 20 minutes from the Greater Moncton International Airport...
with a BA in English, University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
(Certificate in Education
Certificate in Education
The Certificate in Education is a professional qualification for teachers in the United Kingdom. There have been two incarnations of the Cert Ed over the years.-New Cert Ed:...
, 1917), and Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
(MA in English, 1930).
Cookbook
She edited and published a cookbookCookbook
A cookbook is a kitchen reference that typically contains a collection of recipes. Modern versions may also include colorful illustrations and advice on purchasing quality ingredients or making substitutions...
in 1938, entitled The New Brunswick cookbook.
Marriage
On August 20, 1946, she married Hugh John Flemming. This was her third marriage, as two previous marriages had ended in divorce.Children
Their son, Hugh John Flemming, Jr. followed his father into politics and ran for a seat in the New Brunswick LegislatureLegislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
in the election of 1974
New Brunswick general election, 1974
The 28th New Brunswick general election was held on November 18, 1974, to elect 58 members to the 48th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada...
but lost to Shirley Dysart
Shirley Dysart
Shirley Theresa Dysart, CM is a former teacher and New Brunswick politician.Dysart was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 1974 to represent Saint John North. She was the first female Liberal, and second female of any party, to serve therein...
by 73 votes.
Kindness Club
She founded the International Kindness Club for Children, a club to teach children to love and be kind to animals, in 1959. It was later incorporated into the Humane Society of the United StatesHumane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States , based in Washington, D.C., is the largest animal advocacy organization in the world. In 2009, HSUS reported assets of over US$160 million....
(HSUS), of which Mrs. Flemming became an honorary board member. She was also active in a number of charities.
Honors
She received an Honorary degreeHonorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
as Honorary Doctor of Law
Doctor of law
Doctor of Law or Doctor of Laws is a doctoral degree in law. The application of the term varies from country to country, and includes degrees such as the LL.D., Ph.D., J.D., J.S.D., and Dr. iur.-Argentina:...
s (LLD) from Mount Allison University in 1958.
She was also voted as the Atlantic Woman of the Year in 1962, and was awarded the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
in 1978.