Peter Gerald Trites (December 17, 1946 – May 13, 2010)[1] was a former high school teacher and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Saint John East in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1984 to 1991 as a New Democratic Party and then Liberal member.
Peter Trites | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for East Saint John | |
| In office November 26, 1984 – September 23, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Merrithew |
| Succeeded by | George J. Jenkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Gerald Trites December 17, 1946 Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Died | May 13, 2010 (aged 63) Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Political party | New Brunswick Liberal Association (1987-2010) |
| Other political affiliations | New Brunswick New Democratic Party (1984-1987) |
| Profession | Teacher |
He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, the son of Gerald L. Trites and Elizabeth P. Campbell. He was educated at the University of New Brunswick. In 1973, Trites married Deborah Smith. He was first elected to the provincial assembly as a member of the New Democratic Party in a 1984 by-election held after Gerald Merrithew resigned his seat to run for a seat in the House of Commons. He crossed the floor to sit as a Liberal prior to the 1987 election. Trites was named to the province's Executive Council as Minister of Housing in 1987. He declined to run for re-election in 1991.
Between 1968–1998, Trites was a high school teacher at Simonds High School.[2] In 1992, Trites was elected to Saint John City Council as a city councillor and served in that regard until 2004.[3] In 2005, CBC Radio found that Trites was working at an Old Navy store in Saint John.[4]
References
edit- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1988, PG Normandin
- ^ Southwick, Reid (2010-05-18). "Former premier pays tribute to Trites". Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, NB. pp. C1. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ Home, Fundy Funeral. "Obituary for Peter Gerald Trites". Fundy Funeral Home. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Peter Gerald Trites
- ^ Sounds Like Canada, CBC Radio
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