Peter Trites
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for East Saint John | |
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| Preceded by | Gerald Merrithew |
| Succeeded by | George J. Jenkins |
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| Party | New Brunswick Liberal Association (1987-2010) |
Other political affiliations | New Brunswick New Democratic Party (1984-1987) |
| Profession | Teacher |
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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.
Life and career
Peter Gerald Trites 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. 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]
Personal life and death
Trites married Deborah Smith in 1973 and had two children. He died on May 13, 2010, at the Moncton City Hospital, aged 63. His funeral was held on May 17.[5]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Southwick, Reid (2010-05-18). "Former premier pays tribute to Trites". Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, NB. pp. C1. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Home, Fundy Funeral. "Obituary for Peter Gerald Trites". Fundy Funeral Home. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
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- ^ Sounds Like Canada, CBC Radio
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Peter Gerald Trites". Fundy Funeral Home. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
