Emery Myles Fanjoy, BSc, DIC, LLD (honorary)
On May 3rd, 2020, Emery Myles Fanjoy (85) passed away peacefully while holding his daughter’s hand and listening to La Bohème. Emery was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick -- the eldest son of Newton and Muriel (née Seely) Fanjoy. He is survived by three children: Stephen (Dawn), Bruce (Donna), and Andrea (David); six grandchildren: Laura (Angel), Sarah, Adrienne, Marcel, Benjamin, and Ryan; and three great-grandchildren: Loren, Alma, and Mayte. Emery is also survived by his brother Paul (Jill), and was predeceased by his brother Harold (Marilyn). Emery was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Nan (née Burgess) Fanjoy, with whom he will soon be reunited in Fernhill Cemetery in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Emery graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1957 with a B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering). He was awarded an Athlone Fellowship and completed a postgraduate diploma from Imperial College in London, England (1958-60). Emery’s career began as an engineer with NB Telephone (1957-58), Canadian General Electric (1960-64), and IBM (1964-73). In 1973 Emery embarked on a distinguished career in public service. Emery served as Secretary to the Treasury Board of the Province of New Brunswick (1973-77), Secretary to the Council of Maritime Premiers (1977-95), Co-secretary of the Conference of New England Governors & Eastern Canadian Premiers (1978-95), and Secretary to the Conference of Atlantic Premiers (1990-95). Emery was a member of the Advisory Board of the School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University and served as its Chair from 1983-85. In 1991, Emery was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of New Brunswick. He was also awarded the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Excellence in Public Administration from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). After his retirement in 1995, Emery was appointed an Adjunct Professor of the School of Public Administration of Dalhousie University -- a role in which he served for many years.
Emery pursued a lifelong interest in family history. He traced the Fanjoy family history back as far as 17th century France. France led to England, which led to the American colonies/United States and then to William Fanjoy, a Loyalist, arriving in Saint John. We know this and countless other details of the family thanks to Emery.
One of Emery’s greatest accomplishments was the phenomenal care he gave his wife Nan in her later years. It was a role that Emery embraced with characteristic enthusiasm, curiosity, and above all, love.
Emery valued the work of local charitable organizations, particularly the United Way and the Ostomy Halifax Society, and he contributed his energy to them generously.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gina Burgess of Halifax, as well as the staff of Manotick Place Retirement Community, Queensway Carleton Hospital, and Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital in Ottawa for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations in Emery’s memory to Ostomy Halifax Society, the United Way, or a charity of your choice. Celebrations of Emery’s life will take place in Halifax and Saint John, on dates yet to be determined. For messages of condolence please visit www.beechwoodottawa.ca.
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Tracey Purcell
Gordon and Carol Gregory Fredericton, NB
Dear Stephen, Bruce and Andrea and families and brother Paul. Gord and I were so sorry to hear the sad news of your father. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your families and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We have sent a donation to the United Way in memory of Emery
Stephen Leahy
I worked with Emery in the 1980s when he was Co-Secretary of the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers; I worked in Boston at that time with Bill Gildea and Charlie Tretter at the New England Secretariat. Emery was a true professional and a great diplomat. It was an interesting time in Canadian and American politics and government and Emery was always steady and focused and dedicated. Years later at my current job we invited Emery to speak at one of our conferences on cross-border trade; he was great - thoroughly knew his material and always well-spoken and precise. I have great memories of our work together on the cross-border regional relationship. He and Nan were a tremendous couple. My sympathies to his family and friends.
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Emery and I were Adjunct Professors of the School of Public Administration of Dalhousie University during the same period. He and Nan were a wonderful and special couple. Their presence always made a special addition to our annual July 1st Canada Day parties. He will be missed.
Trevor Cradduck
I first met Emery and Nan when he was an Athlone Fellow working at GEC Telephone Works in Coventry, UK. It was our friendship at that time that helped influence me and my wife to imigrate to Canada. We kept in touch for several years but lost contact after Emery embarked on his public service career. I wish to extend my sincere condolences to his extended family despite that fact that I have only now learned of his death.
Andrea, Bruce and Steve, I was shocked and saddened to hear about your Dad. So many great memories from Saint John to Fredericton to Halifax! Wow, where does 50 years go?! His excitement when he saw Andrea's friends puts a smile on my face. It was clear how much he loved his family and how proud he was of each of you. May the wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. . Thinking of you all...xxxxx