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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Michael Cobb
Scott and Sarah Lawson.
Bruce, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donna, Adrienne, Ben and the rest of your family during these difficult times. Bless you all.
William Crandell
So sorry for your loss Steve. In the few times I met your dad, it was clear that he was a very special person ... not just for his outstanding accomplishments but also for the calm and warmth he carried with him. He has gifted that grace to you.
Cathy Cottreau
Dearest Andrea, Dave, Marcel, Ryan and the entire Fanjoy family
Heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved father Emery. Both he and your mother were the epitome of true grace. Sending love, prayers and friendship from Nova Scotia to you all. Sincerely, Cathy Cottreau and Neil McGillivray.
Marilyn and Jack Logan
We are too shocked for words to read about Emery. We send our condolences to all the family and will be in touch .
Joan and Graham Thomas
Emery was a truly gifted gentleman. He will be sorely missed at our Ostomy Halifax Society, as well as on the golf course.
John MacInnis
Dr Fanjoy was an incredibly nice man. When he was an adjunct professor with Dal he came to Cape Breton to promote the MPA program and sold me on it immediately. He was so passionate about public administration. My condolences to his family. John MPA 2001
Bob Hutton
Stephen, Bruce, Andrea and family,
I am sad to here of Emery's passing. From the times that he and Nan babysit us as children, to driving to Fredericton with him when he commuted in the early seventy's and after, he was a great mentor and a person to look up to and to strive to follow in life. Our thoughts are with you.
Blair and Eileen Lopes
My sincere condolences to Emery's family. 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.
Michael Moosberger
My wife Julie and I send our deepest condolences to Emery's entire family. Emery was an outstanding person and a true gentleman in every way. His dedication to his beloved Nan during her illnesses and the advocacy for her care that he showed were a true inspiration to me. I will miss our times on the golf course and the many wide-ranging discussions that often distracted us from our game. I will miss my friend.
Emery was an outstanding person and it was an honour to have known him. Our family is deeply indebted to him for his work on the family geneology. We have very fond memories of the reunions he helped organize. He would always make an effort to check on his distant cousins in his visits to "Upper Canada".